Consultant - Governmental Advisory Services - Remote Eligible - Remote Eligible

Consultant - Governmental Advisory

Location: All Locations in the United States Work Arrangement: Remote, In-office or Hybrid

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day in the life of a Consultant - Governmental Advisory with Eide Bailly might include the following:

• Contribute daily to client engagements
• Meet client deadlines and propose solutions to client challenges
• Utilize Microsoft Excel advanced concepts to analyze large amounts of financial data
• Apply knowledge and understanding of industry standards and best practices as it relates to the areas of finance and accounting in order to implement and adhere to agency policies, procedures and financial reporting requirements
• Routine assessments of processes, procedures, internal controls and transactions in order to provide recommendations for improvements as deemed required by the results of external inspections; or to introduce efficiencies to applications in practice, or the understanding and usability of results to enhance the business decisions making process
• Assist with accounting and financial reporting projects including routine balance account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly journal entries, month end and year end closing duties, budget to actual analysis, and routine financial reporting
• Assist with financial management projects, including long-term financial plans, organizational assessments, policy development, and budget preparation and reporting
• Provide coaching and support to Associate level staff through delegation and supervision of engagement tasks, hands-on training with assigned tasks, review of work performed, and knowledge sharing of technical standards and industry best practices

Who You Are

You are an intellectually curious, solutions-oriented person, who enjoys working independently and in small groups to develop unique solutions to ambiguous client business problems. You enjoy learning about public agency business processes and traveling to different locations to help clients. You enjoy the challenge of having every day be a "different experience." You are a multi-tasking master, and there has never been a deadline you could not meet. You take a creative approach when applying analytical and critical thinking skills to develop solutions to complex problems. You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality. In addition to all of this, you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, have 3 or more years of experience in the government industry. You have knowledge of government accounting and financial management standards and best practices applicable at the state and/or local level. Working towards obtaining your CPA license, a master's degree, or another relevant professional certification is preferred. Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation: $75,000-$115,000

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Benefits Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending