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Qualifications
Internship or entry-level work experience, required
Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments
Government audit and internal controls
Federal financial management
OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
N/A
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Benefits
California Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Colorado Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Illinois Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Washington Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Washington DC Range: $70,000 - $95,000
A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being
The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements
Responsibilities
BDO is seeking a Grant Audit Consultant to support federal government agencies with various Grants Management projects
Projects could include grant audits, assessment of grants management business processes, and other grant reviews
The individual in this position will help agencies in effectively monitoring grants programs, grant management processes, and grantees
Executes audits and internal control assessment and testing activities
Develops planning documents and arranges and schedules testing activities and site visits
Documents workpapers, findings, and other work products that are technically accurate and provide overall value to the client
Conducts tasks that improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statements based on analysis
Researches new accounting pronouncements and identifies opportunities to improve client internal controls, accounting procedures, financial statement, and overall operational efficiency
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion and supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry
Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
Other duties as required
Audit readiness
Job description
Job Description

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a Grant Audit Consultant to support federal government agencies with various Grants Management projects. Projects could include grant audits, assessment of grants management business processes, and other grant reviews. The individual in this position will help agencies in effectively monitoring grants programs, grant management processes, and grantees.

Job Duties:
• Executes audits and internal control assessment and testing activities
• Develops planning documents and arranges and schedules testing activities and site visits
• Documents workpapers, findings, and other work products that are technically accurate and provide overall value to the client
• Conducts tasks that improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statements based on analysis
• Researches new accounting pronouncements and identifies opportunities to improve client internal controls, accounting procedures, financial statement, and overall operational efficiency
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion and supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
• Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred

Experience:
• Internship or entry-level work experience, required
• Experience with auditing and testing federal grantees or grant related business cycles, preferred
• Experience with one (1) or more of the following, preferred:
• Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments
• Audit readiness
• Government audit and internal controls
• Federal financial management
• OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement
• Experience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO), preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):
• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required

Software:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Language(s):
• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Colorado Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Illinois Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Washington Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Washington DC Range: $70,000 - $95,000

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Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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