Federal Accounting/Financial Statements Consultant

Job Description: BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE-BE) is one of the world's largest business consulting and systems integration firms dedicated to aligning business and systems to empower Global 2000 companies and government organizations.

BearingPoint Public Services is currently searching for experienced Federal Accounting and Financial Statement Professionals.

Individuals will be responsible for working with a large government client as a part of a BearingPoint team member working primarily out of a downtown DC/Crystal City client site location, with limited travel outside of the DC Metro area. Individual will work with BearingPoint and client team members to develop and implement solutions to client challenges.

Key Skill: Federal Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statements

Requirements:
*Advanced knowledge of federal financial statements
*Previous experience working in a Federal Consulting environment, such as a Federal contract with an accounting firm or for a Federal entity
*Advanced knowledge and familiarity in performing the following accounting responsibilities: standard general ledgers, financial statements, accounts payable, revenue tracking, disbursements, and obligations
*Experience working with small teams (2-4 people)
*Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated client-facing experience. *Individual must be able to represent BearingPoint independently in front of the client
*Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and pick up new skill sets quickly
*US Citizenship Required
*Bachelors Degree Required, Advanced Degree a plus, but not required
*CPA preferred, but not required.

Additional Pluses:
US Security Clearance a plus
Large Consulting Firm Experience
Demonstrated Business Process Improvement (BPI) Experience and Project Management Experience
Knowledge of MS Access, Visual Basic a plus

BearingPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need.

Searchable Keywords: Federal Accounting/Financial Statement Consultant / gj-mo

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Expected Travel Time: About 25%