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Empirical

Senior Accountant/Consultant

Empirical, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Senior Accountant/Consultant

$95,000 - $130,000 a year

Looking for opportunities to advance your financial management career and become a recognized subject matter expert and transformation leader within the Federal OCFO community? Join Empirical, the emerging leader in financial management services. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant/Consultant for our federal clients in the Washington, DC area.

This senior accounting position offers a fantastic opportunity for advancing your career! You will have the chance to showcase your strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and motivation as you work in our fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. An eagerness to learn, the ability to multi-task, and effective communication will also be crucial to your success. Think you have what it takes? We want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant/Consultant, you will prepare and analyze financial results and reports, ensure compliance with regulatory guidance, increase financial accuracy and internal controls, improve and document processes, and provide critical technical guidance and advice to senior client management representatives. This senior role will also involve providing direction and coaching to junior staff and new hires.

Senior Accountant/Consultant responsibilities:Review and develop financial management processesDevelop recommendations and solutions to improve operational efficienciesAnalyze financial data and identify and resolve anomalies and errorsPrepare reconciliations and correct and explain differencesDraft and update policies and proceduresSupport and execute quality assurance activitiesReview and provide guidance on new or modified financial management standards and requirementsPrepare, review, and submit financial reports, documents, transactions with audit defensible supporting documentationPrepare briefing, dashboards, and reports supporting trend analysis, data driven decision making, and data accuracy improvement initiativesBrief, advise and provide technical guidance and advice on complex financial management, audit and internal control mattersSenior Accountant/Consultant requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related degree with a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting5+ years of experience with 2+ years of government experienceAbility to work well in a team environmentFast learner with willingness to learn new tasks and business functionsProficient in the use of the MS Office suite; specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPointFederal Accounting experience is preferred, but general government experience is requiredCPA candidate and/or CGFM preferredAbility to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlinesAbility to pass a federal background check and/or federal security clearance, which may include U.S. Citizenship requirement for some client engagements.Benefits

Our corporate culture is designed to cultivate leadership and diversity and encourages the highest achievements at all levels of our organization. Employees are the key to our business growth and success. We reward employees for continuing advancement, demonstrated accomplishments, and innovative achievements.

Empirical is committed to retaining talented and dedicated employees and values the unique set of skills and talents that everyone brings to our organization.

We know that a competitive salary is only one component for a positive employment experience. Empirical recognizes that overall job satisfaction is achieved through financial compensation, a healthy working environment, and advancement opportunities.

Empirical's competitive benefits package provides our employees with a wide variety of coverages and benefits:

Competitive compensationBonus Program for outstanding achievements, accomplishments, and performance towards the company's goals and objectives, as well as obtaining certifications.Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.Paid time off - 10 paid holidays and vacation / personal / sick day PTOCompetitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision.Life and disability InsuranceMatching 401k Retirement PlanReimbursement for certification exams and CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues

Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application.