ICOR Consultant
Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship.
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.
Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to Empowering Our People and Improving Our Nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.
Job Description:
In your position as a Consultant, you will provide support in the performance of accounting and auditing procedures, and tests including the preparation of reconciliations, performing sampling test work, and verifying and recalculating account balances. You also will analyze financial information and use that information to assist in drafting reports as well as maintain and update records and files. In this role, you must be well-versed in internal controls, accounting principles, be able to work comfortably with numbers, and pay strict attention to detail. You will support the Internal Controls Division (ICD) with meeting Internal Controls Over Reporting (ICOR) requirements and related tasks, which include:
- Assessing, documenting, and making recommendations for efficiencies in internal controls governance, assessment, and reporting agency-wide.
- Ensuring compliance with requirements of the revised Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control, M-16-17, released July 15, 2016; and Appendix A to OMB Circular No. A-123, M-18-16, released June 6, 2018.
- Documenting grants and agreements organization at the station, region, and headquarters levels.
- Identifying grants and agreements roles in the grants and agreements system, especially currency and segregation of duties.
- Identifying grant and agreement transactions that are executed within the system vs. manually; if manual, documenting process and controls. Preparing a matrix of transactions vs role assignments and verifying no conflicts exist.
Required Skills:
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Must understand the federal operating environment and be familiar with the current laws, regulations, and department guidance:
- Office Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123.
- OMB A-123 Appendix A, B, C, and D, Government Accountability Office (GAO) Greenbook.
- OMB Circular A-102, OMB Circular A-110, OMB Circular A-136.
- DR1110-002 Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control.
- DR2100-001 Financial Management Systems.
- DR2230-001 Reviews of Unliquidated Obligations.
- DR2300-001 Government Travel Charge Card Regulation.
- Must be able to assist with analyzing and evaluating process objectives and associated risks.
- Must be able to assist with analyzing and evaluating end-to-end business processes, identifying any control gaps within the processes, as well as providing recommendations on unidentified processes, objectives, and risks.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Consulting experience.
- Critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Time management and flexibility.
- Written and oral communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package including a base salary and the following company benefits:
- Major Medical Benefits including Dental and Vision
- 401(K) Contribution Plan
- Holidays and Personal Time Off
- Professional Development Training & Certification Benefits
- Health & Wellness Subsidy
- Paid Time Off for Community Service
The above statements are a general guide to the nature and level of work anticipated. They are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Management may modify, add, or assign additional duties, and, where feasible, make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Blake Willson Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation when applying for a position with Blake Willson Group, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For more information, please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster.