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Program Accounting Associate Analyst – Government Program Accounting
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Job Description
Program Accounting Associate Analyst | Guidehouse
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Guidehouse, an organization that provides support for government program operations. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a diverse and supportive workplace. This role is essential for maintaining the day-to-day financial accuracy of government programs by performing key accounting functions. Your work directly contributes to the operational integrity and financial health of the programs Guidehouse supports.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, location unspecified
• Mission: To provide day-to-day accounting support for government program operations.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Sage Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare internal and external reports, analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts to ensure financial record accuracy.
• Fund Management: Prepare daily account funds, transfers, and disbursements.
• Method Selection: Select appropriate accounting methods from established procedures, adapting them as needed.
• Process Adaptation: Adapt clerical steps and sequences based on varying task requirements.
• Issue Escalation: Escalate recognized financial issues to appropriate channels.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Highschool Diploma/GED minimum education, with foundational understanding in Accounting, Financial Review, Data, or Analysis.
• Experience: 0 or more years of work experience in Accounting, Financial Review, Data, or Analysis, and US Citizenship is required.
• Skills: MS Office proficiency.
• Bonus: Experience with Sage Accounting Software; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; experience with loan documentation or securities; strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, analytical, and quality control skills; high attention to detail; ability to work in a collaborative environment; technically proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with the terminology of the office unit.
