The duties and responsibilities specified below are representative of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list. • Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work activities for the work area. • Participate in finance system implementation projects. • Perform general accounting activities in the general ledger. • Reviews, approves and post journal entries. • Prepare various Prepared by Client Schedules (PBC) s during Audit period. • Assist with preparation of various PBCs for auditors and with annual audit and closing process. • Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data. • Work with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits. • Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis. • Assist in drafting and maintenance of accounting and finance policies. • Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors in their execution of internal control and financial statement audits. • Research technical accounting issues and draft memos documenting accounting and disclosure conclusions. • Apply accounting principles and guidelines to accounting activities. • Retrieve data from financial reporting systems, analyzing accounts and various reports, and making account adjustments. • Analyze and interpret financial reports and records to ensure accuracy. • Support other special projects or initiatives as needed. • Review and document the process flows if necessary

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS The knowledge, skill, and ability required of a Senior Financial Consultant include, but is not limited to, the following: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including email, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Internet browser software, with extensive experience in Microsoft Excel. • Advanced knowledge of standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, and generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations. • Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives. • Ability to think critically and flexibly respond to changing requirements. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, directors, program, and support staff in a government environment. • Proven ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to many teams to effectively compile, monitor and report financial information. • Strong cultural competency with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs. • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction. Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills. • Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and complete projects within short timelines. • Knowledge of the principles of economic and public finances and financial management. • Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, with an ability to consolidate multiple sources of information/analyses.

Minimum Qualifications: • Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major course of work in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field. Such education must include at least twenty-four (24) semester (36 terms) credits in coursework of accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with State and Local Governments

Flexible work from home options available.