Assurance Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and policies
• Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client's requirements and PHA quality standards
• Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and presents findings to clients
• Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation and other HUD financial reporting and compliance items, etc.
• Comprehends common financial statements and prepares draft financial information for review
• Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business
• Assists in managing budgets on engagements to complete work timely and within clients' expected cost
• Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry) and adheres to best practices
• Interacts with clients to gain information, documents, and data necessary to complete assigned tasks. Identifies and organizes clients' financial information; prepares common financial reports and other schedules as requested; formats reports so they are easily read and understood by BDO management and clients. Reviews client information for accuracy; uses deductive reasoning to identify anomalies or gaps and communicates significant client issues to supervisor
• Supports drafting proposals and other documents explaining proposed solutions to clients
• Articulates BDO's value proposition and understands our target market/client profile
• Applies our processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensures proper documentation and workpapers

• Coaches less experienced consultants
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to consultants
• Supervises the work assignments of consultants with engagement team

• Bachelor's degree, required; focus in in Accounting, preferred

• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience, required
• Three (3) or more years of experience in public accounting, preferred
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, preferred

• Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required
• CPA preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred

• N/A

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels, both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
• Solid project management skills

• Unparalleled partner-involvement
• Deep industry knowledge and participation
• Geographic coverage across the U.S.
• Cohesive global network
• Focused capabilities across disciplines

• Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• A 401k plan plus an employer match
• Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
• Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Firm paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance

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