EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.The opportunityEY Government and Public Sector (“GPS”) is seeking a full-time Time and Labor Accountant – Senior Associate. The Labor Accountant will report to the GPS Assistant Controller. This role will oversee the work of the Labor Associates.In this role, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations of GPS labor processing and ensuring adherence to policies, applicable law and regulations, procedures, and internal controls.Key Responsibilities:
Assist Time and Labor Associates with resolution of complex support cases
Review and post labor distribution journals for:
Weekly timesheets, prior period corrections and adjustments
Reconcile Accrued Wages and payroll liabilities to the general ledger
Maintain indirect project workforce
Support management with audit requests
Ensure all posted labor records are properly supported with backup documentation and compliant with GPS policies, CAS, GAAP, and the FAR/DFARS
Ensure timesheets have proper projects, accounts, and organizations combinations in accordance with GPS financial architecture
Prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations to the general ledger accounts
Work with firm payroll department to ensure salary and other personnel information is accurately reflected in Costpoint
Work with Associates on developing and maintaining Time and Labor procedure manuals, desktop guides and end user trainings
Manage automated processes (Daily Floor Check and Timesheet Status)
Research and resolve complex labor issues
Process overtime premium recast
Oversee personnel changes and ensure updates to all personnel records are timely and accurate
Serve as SME for Deltek Time module
Assist in configuration and testing of Deltek Time Collection in Costpoint version 8.1 and future modules, as implemented within EY
Understand and apply knowledge of employee classes, pay types, leave projects, indirect/direct projects, project costing and overtime process
Educate and train Time and Labor Associates on systems, policies and procedures and external regulations
Skills and attributes for success
Analytical and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
Ability to write to communicate in various formats (e.g., draft policies, job aids/desktop guides, emails)
Ability to work with a diverse and geographically distributed team
To qualify for the role, must have
A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience
Approximately 5+ years of relevant accounting / finance experience in a government contracting environment
Understanding of regulatory requirements and US Government interpretations of them related to timekeeping and labor distribution
3+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time and Labor modules
Experience with automated US Government floor checks
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,400 to $115,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,500 to $130,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. 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.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com
