Senior Accountant – Government Auditing
BLS is seeking a professional with advanced technical skills and experience working with governmental entities, including preparation and review of work papers, financial statements and reports.
Sample Project Opportunities
- Planning and executing the full scope of audit, review and accounting engagements for government entities, entities that receive government awards, and other audit organizations with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Yellow Book
- Performing single audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance
- Acting as primary liaison between the client and the Supervisor, Manager, or Director
- Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing various financial statements
- Staying compliant with pronouncements of professional and other regulatory groups
- Mentoring of new staff on assignments, while simultaneously performing efficiently on engagements
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3-4 years public accounting experience in an audit or accounting environment with emphasis on government accounting
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- CPA certification or evidence of working towards certification
- Working knowledge of government audit compliance
- Ability to work independently
- Some supervisory experience and client relations skills
- Experience with Data Analysis software such as IDEA
- Working knowledge of ProSystems software, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, Microsoft Office, and other programs related to accounting and auditing
What to Expect
- Flexible work options available, including
- Fully remote with the ability to be on-site as needed
- Fully in-office
- Hybrid
- Career advancement
- Nurturing, open-door environment
- Resources and tools needed to succeed
- Ongoing training
- Mentoring to guide you through your career
- Becoming part of a family – the BLS family!
