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EY Government and Public Sector - General Ledger Assistant Director in McLean, Virginia

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The opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable accounting professional, to service as a General Ledger Manager, overseeing and maintaining general ledger accounts, financial transactions, and balance sheets for the Government and Public Sector entity.

Your key responsibilities

  • Maintain general ledger accounts, organizations, pools and ensure proper links are maintained in accordance with the system design documentation

  • Ensure financial transactions follow GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies and procedures

  • Review and post all general ledger journal entries and ensure that proper backup documentation is complete, accurate and compliant with EY global/US/GPS accounting policies and procedures as applicable

  • Ensure proper backup is saved for all journal entries on EY content management site in accordance with EY document retention policy

  • Review and assist in cash application and reconciliation of variances

  • Oversee Balance Sheet account reconciliations to sub-ledgers and other schedules and ensure that all variances are addressed timely

  • Review general ledger reports to ensure adherence to GPS financial architecture design documentation

  • Partner with GPS management on development of closing timelines and calendars

  • Manage, update and distribute closing calendars to GPS management and work closely with GPS leads to ensure all pre-closing and closing actions are performed within the agreed-upon timelines

  • Perform month-end and year-end closing processes in Costpoint within the established deadlines

  • Serve as key participant in responding to external and internal audits

  • Train junior personnel and other stakeholders on accounting, and CAS as related to the accounting function and controls

  • Train junior personnel in researching and correcting of variances and discrepancies

  • Analyze accounting processes and records to identify potential process improvements to drive efficiencies

  • Monitor GL accounting inbox and assist other departments with accounting queries

  • Assist other department owners in reconciling their accounts as necessary such as unbilled receivables, AR, AP, AMEX, employee receivable, etc.

  • Ensure automations, integrations, interfaces and extensibility features in financial/accounting area of Costpoint are working as designed and any issues are escalated to proper stakeholders

  • Assist in design, configuration and testing of Costpoint version 8.2 and future modules, as implemented within EY

  • Assist in documenting general ledger and other accounting policies, procedures and workflow diagrams as well as in the development of reconciliation templates and mechanisms

  • Ensure intercompany transactions between EY’s GPS and non-GPS organizations within the US receive proper accounting treatment within Costpoint.

  • Support the preparation and review of Incurred Cost Submissions

  • Partner with GPS management and firm colleagues outside of GPS, as needed, to ensure coherence of accounting processes and reports at a consolidated level for the firm

  • Partner with Deltek technical support and the GPS Assistant Controller to resolve unforeseen issues with general ledger and closing of Costpoint accounting periods, when needed

  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the firm

Skills and attributes for success

  • Demonstrated leadership skills

  • Ability to apply sound business judgment to individual and team assignments

  • Ability to work collaboratively with various departments

  • Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.

To qualify you must have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  • Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint 8.2 and government contracting

  • Experience with month-end close and relate reconciliations

  • Experience with revenue recognition, billing, reports- and subledgers-related troubleshooting in Costpoint 8.1

  • Experience with Cost Plus, T&M, FFP contract types in government contracting environment

  • Experience with DCAA audits and other compliance audits

  • Experience going through DCAA audits and accounting system review

  • Experience working for Big 4 or a global accounting firm is a plus

  • Excel skills: pivot tables, merging data via lookups

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, if necessary

Ideally, you'll also have

CPA License

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,700 to $193,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,400 to $220,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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