Government and Public Sector - Assurance - Staff - Top Secret Clearance

EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams, seeking to build a better working world. The role in the Government & Public Sector Assurance practice involves providing quality assurance services and developing client relationships while addressing audit issues and enhancing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
• Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the audit client's environment
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Collaborate with assurance team members to set goals and responsibilities
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with assurance team members, and enhance service delivery
• Bring potential opportunities to the assurance team's attention

Skills

• Top-Secret Clearance
• A bachelor's or graduate degree and approximately 1 year of related work experience
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Sufficient course work to achieve CPA certification upon passing the examination
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Candidate MUST be comfortable working in-person/onsite as needed
• CPA licensure in your work state
• CGFM and/or CDFM
• For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred
• Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• 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.

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