Senior Consultant

The Senior Consultant is responsible for a substantive testing approach by performing extensive direct testing of transactions and account balances by tracing recorded amounts to supporting evidence and performing other analytical-driven procedures. The objective is not to resolve all findings but to conclude that the financial systems present fairly in all material aspects DLAs financial position. The substantive approach will include tests of details physical verification and substantive analytical procedures (Comparing current financial data against expected results to identify inconsistencies in financial line-item relationships).

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently performs major segments of client engagements including internal control advisory procedures such as tests of control design and operating effectiveness compliance testing and analytical procedures on financial data for consistency with federal accounting standards.
• Conducting detailed examinations of transactions account balances and supporting documentation (e.g. invoices contracts receipts) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide analytical expertise using highly developed skills in support of various tasks and offering solutions to technical or managerial problems.
• High-priority tasks include data analysis data cleansing and reconciliation and SFFAS implementation.
• Utilize data analytics and automation tools (e.g. Alteryx SAS Excel Power Query) to analyze large datasets improve reporting efficiency and perform data validations/reconciliations.
• Determine decisions on routine client matters with the assistance of the managers and partners.
• Develops internal control assessment documentation including work papers findings and conclusions in compliance with agency and professional standards.
• Maintains awareness of changes in federal regulations audit standards and industry best practices to expand expertise.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary audit team.

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in accounting or a business-related degree is required.

• Must have a Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues strong critical thinking high organization detail orientation and excellent communication skills.
• Preferred experiences: GAAP / GAGAS / ICOFR experience. OMB Circulars A-123 A-127 A-134 A-136 and other OMB policies FASAB SSAC and SFFAS experience. DoD and DLA financial management policies and procedures DLA policies systems and procedures for personnel acquisition inventory property and material management.
• Proficiency in using audit software and tools as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Alteryx Qlik and/or SQL
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What RMA Offers:

• Competitive base salary 401K match
• Health and Wellness Benefit Package
• Regular firm-sponsored team-building events
• Tight-knit professional community and social atmosphere

Offered Benefits:

• Heath Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefit Accounts (CBA)
• Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Plan

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

RMA Associates is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age protected veteran status genetics disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.