Senior Associate, Federal Finance Transformation

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Review / evaluate financial risk, financial reporting, and accounting transactions processes including controls related to federal entities
• Research / provide guidance to clients on the application of Federal standards, policies, regulations, and technical guidance
• Identify / propose corrective actions for reconciliation issues related to posting logic, USSGL compliance, A-136, and areas within financial management for optimization
• Assist engagements in generating reports, performing reconciliations, and requested information / questions from auditors
• Investigate / propose solutions for accounting issues, accounting methodologies, and effects on financial statements
• Perform complex accounting analysis of transactions and balances related to financial statements / trail balances
• Contribute to design, preparation, and analysis of reports / findings in a clear, logical, and concise manner

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience across:  federal financial management, reporting, auditing or audit readiness
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; CPA / CGFM / CDFM certifications preferred
• Experience in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements for U.S. Federal government entities; working knowledge of the USSGL 
• Experience applying FASAB, Treasury, GAO, and OMB regulations
• Experience analyzing financial and systems processes and controls
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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