GovCon Client Accounting (Unanet) - Manager

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!   

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a GovCon Client Accounting Manager to join our team in the Client Accounting Advisory team.

This is a virtual position. A virtual position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. As a virtual employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client working, team meetings or training. 

YOUR TEAM.  

The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services.  Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations.  Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development

WHY COHNREZNICK?  

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.   

Responsibilities include but not limited to:  

• Provide support, guidance and review of monthly financial statements for government contractors, and take responsibility for all client communication and deadlines, supervision and training of senior and staff associates
• Analyze technical accounting issues (FARs, GAAP, company policy). Use expert excel and data analytical skills to conduct in-depth analyses to identify, isolate and resolve complex discrepancies, including performing timely ad-hoc analyses, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Provide advice, as needed, on government accounting and compliance matters including DFARS Business Systems, cost allocation leading practices, CAS/FAR compliance and assistance with managing government audits.
• Accept responsibility for, and complete engagements in accordance with client time and budget expectations
• Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project, manage multiple client projects at any given time, and promote teamwork and cooperation within the office.
• Foster effective relationships with clients and referral sources, exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment, and earn confidence, trust and respect from clients and colleagues
• Develop technical skills and industry knowledge, demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking
• Attend local professional and business organization functions, as well as networking events, participate in presentations on technical matters, and represent the firm in a positive and professional manner
• Demonstrate sound business judgment and participate in the management of the Practice
• Active participation in CohnReznick internal development programs, including staff training courses
• Participate in proposal writing, prospect meetings and oral presentations to secure new clients, and provide mentorship and leadership to developing team members

YOUR EXPERIENCE.   

The successful candidate will have:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus
• 8 years experience in an accounting related profession with 3-4 years in government accounting and government managed accounting services
• Extensive Experience with Unanet required, additional experience with ERPs such as Deltek Costpoint and Jamis desired.
• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions
• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR
• Excellent analytical, technical, and advisory skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong technical skills in FAR and CAS
• Working experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.  You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com  Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.  

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