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DescriptionCherry Bekaert is a full-service public accounting and consulting firm. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert , your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.We believe in and promote an environment where our people are excited and engaged to contribute their best. Cherry Bekaert strives to exhibit a culture of inclusiveness and diversity in our offices by involving all of our people and their unique, individual perspectives in our business. We want all of our employees to feel a sense of belonging by welcoming and appreciating the uniqueness that each individual brings to the firm.The Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Government and Public Sector (GPS) team at Cherry Bekaert is growing and we are looking for talented individuals to be a part of it. Apply to join our team as a Senior Associate . As a member of the RAS team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations.What your days look like:We support the performance of risk and accounting consulting engagements by delivering solutions over operational and regulatory compliance risks, supporting our clients in the areas of internal audit, internal control assessments, risk assessments, as well as performance and compliance audits. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around internal controls and the application of controls to effectively manage risks.As a Senior Associate , you will be responsible for performing engagement activities under the supervision of a project manager, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables.Types of projects you can expect:
Internal audits for a broad range of clients; primarily focused on those within the public sector
Internal controls testing
Internal control maturity assessments
Risk Assessments
Regulatory compliance assessments
Risk data analytics and controls automation
Investigative/internal review assistance (not to include litigation/expert witness services)
What you need for this role:
Minimum 3+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment (local, state or federal) performing internal audit, consulting or risk services
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (IIA, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Preferred skills/experience:
Willingness to pursue relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, CCSA, CRMA and/or CGAP
Ability to understand and apply standards across a variety of engagements
Ability to utilize Microsoft office including pivot tables, access database and related add-ins
Working knowledge of data analytics software such as Tableau, PowerBI, Python, Alteryx or similar technologies
Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance if required
What you expect from us:
Shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
Collaborative environment focused on providing you career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Collaborative environment focused on career and leadership development
Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO
Competitive salary, bonus opportunities and 401(k)
Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical dental vision life short & long-term disability supplemental insurances Paid Care Leave virtual doctor visits employee assistance program (EAP) wellness programs & incentives study materials & exam reimbursement professional certification bonuses tuition reimbursement back-Up child & adult care mid-year “break” (paid extra time off the week of July 4th)…. and more!
About Cherry BekaertCherry Bekaert , ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure .Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this Senior Associate position is $93,600- $118,800. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherrybekaert/) , Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cherry-Bekaert-EIIE31120.11,25.htm) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) .© 2023 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.No Agency Candidates Please#LI-MP1 #LI-Remote #IND1
