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. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

As the General Ledger Assistant Director, you will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, maintaining service center allocations and indirect cost pools processing, reviewing and posting general ledger journal entries, reconciling and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations, managing closing calendar and deadlines, supporting internal and external audits and leading the general ledger department.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, organizations, pools and ensure proper links are maintained in accordance with the system design documentation
• Ensure financial transactions follow GAAP, FAR, CAS and EY policies and procedures
• Review and post all general ledger journal entries and ensure that proper backup documentation is complete, accurate and compliant with EY global/US/GPS accounting policies and procedures as applicable
• Ensure proper backup is saved for all journal entries on EY content management site in accordance with EY document retention policy
• Review and assist with bank reconciliation and timely resolution of variances
• Oversee Balance Sheet account reconciliations to sub-ledgers and other schedules and ensure that all variances are addressed timely
• Review general ledger reports to ensure adherence to GPS financial architecture design documentation
• Partner with GPS management on development of closing timelines and calendars
• Manage, update and distribute closing calendars to GPS management and work closely with GPS leads to ensure all pre-closing and closing actions are performed within the agreed-upon timelines
• Perform subperiod-end, month-end and year-end closing processes in Costpoint within the established deadlines
• Serve as key participant in responding to external and internal audits
• Train junior personnel and other stakeholders on accounting, and CAS as related to the accounting function and controls
• Train junior personnel in researching and correcting of variances and discrepancies
• Analyze accounting processes and records to identify potential process improvements to drive efficiencies
• Monitor GL accounting inbox and assist other departments with accounting queries
• Assist other department owners in reconciling their accounts as necessary such as unbilled receivables, AR, AP, AMEX, employee receivable, etc.
• Ensure automations, integrations, interfaces and extensibility features in financial/accounting area of Costpoint are working as designed and any issues are escalated to proper stakeholders
• Assist in design, configuration and testing of Costpoint version 8.2 and future modules, as implemented within EY
• Assist in documenting general ledger and other accounting policies, procedures and workflow diagrams as well as in the development of reconciliation templates and mechanisms
• Ensure intercompany transactions between EY’s GPS and non-GPS organizations within the US receive proper accounting treatment within Costpoint.
• Support the preparation and review of Incurred Cost Submissions
• Partner with GPS management and firm colleagues outside of GPS, as needed, to ensure coherence of accounting processes and reports at a consolidated level for the firm
• Partner with Deltek technical support and the GPS Assistant Controller to resolve unforeseen issues with general ledger and closing of Costpoint accounting periods, when needed
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the firm

Skills and attributes for success

• Analytical
• Detailed oriented
• High energy
• Highly collaborative
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter and go-getter
• Has 10 years of GovCon experience

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint 8.2 and government contracting
• Experience with month-end close and relate reconciliations
• Experience with revenue recognition, billing, reports- and subledgers-related troubleshooting in Costpoint 8.2
• Experience with Cost Plus, T&M, FFP contract types in government contracting environment
• Experience going through DCAA (and other compliance) audits and accounting system review
• Excel skills: pivot tables, merging data via lookups

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working for Big 4 or a global accounting firm

• 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.