Analyst

About the Role

The Government and Infrastructure Assurance practice at Ernst & Young LLP is experiencing significant growth, and this Analyst role is key to that expansion. The practice provides a full range of consulting and audit services to Federal, State, Local, and Education clients, helping them implement new ideas to achieve their mission outcomes. EY is committed to delivering quality assurance services through investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact.
• Develop knowledge of current issues, professions, and business developments relevant to client industries.
• Build relationships and expertise with team members.
• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from financial statement analysis and communicate them to the assurance team.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures based on engagement objectives, client history, and audit approach.
• Challenge past procedures and enhance audit techniques.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment.
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business.
• Collaborate with assurance team members to set goals and responsibilities.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to assurance teams, and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with assurance team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Bring potential opportunities to the attention of the assurance team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor's or graduate degree and approximately 1 year of related work experience.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance or higher.
• Sufficient coursework to achieve CPA certification upon passing the examination.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Willingness to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or graduate degree and approximately 1 year of related work experience.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret clearance or higher.
• Sufficient coursework to achieve CPA certification upon passing the examination.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• CPA licensure in your work state.
• CGFM and/or CDFM.

What We Look For

• Versatile individuals with the ability to take on new responsibilities.
• Strong listening skills to effectively get things done.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate, and think in unique and creative ways.
• Confident leaders with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues.

Compensation and Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
• Base salary ranges:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $77,200 to $115,500
• Bay Area California offices – $80,300 to $120,300
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $64,200 to $120,300
• Total Rewards package includes:
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• A wide range of paid time off options, including flexible vacation, EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.