Staff Consultant I Location: Washington, DC/Alexandria. VA Division: Advancia Aeronautics EEO Class: Professional FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Class: Full Time-Salary Salary: $50,000-$63,000 Position Summary: The Staff Consultant I provides financial reporting support services to the Department of the Navy (DON). Specifically: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Support financial statement (FS) review (Statement of Budgetary Resources, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Net Position etc.) and FS line-item variance analysis and historical comparison * Facilitate auditor PBC requests related to client financial reporting duties, processes, procedures etc. * Coordinate across multiple internal and external teams to enhance recommendations and analysis, as necessary * Maintain and apply foundational Federal accounting knowledge to client specific challenges * Participate in client and engagement team interactions in a professional manner including properly conveying information gathered from the client to the engagement team * Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues * Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports * Develop solutions to client problems through application of methods and tools; validate solutions to subject matter experts * Review processes, identify deficiencies, and design work tools to bridge control gaps through data analytics and/orbusiness process improvements * Support audit activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, anddeveloping/implementing corrective action plans to address findings * Collaborate with team to communicate, develop, and demonstrate best practices for financial management * Research and respond to Customer and Management inquiries related to pending or processed accounting transactions * Support other audit efforts as needed * Ability to do client travel as needed Education & Experience Requirements Education: * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited United States college or university in a field of study relevant to his/her professional role System Experience: * Experience with MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Excel Experience: * Active Secret DoD Security Clearance (preferred, not required) Candidate must be eligible to receive Secret level clearance. * Familiarity with Department of Navy processes and procedures preferred #ClearanceJobs Advancia Aeronautics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.