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Accenture Federal Services · Washington, United States Of America · Remote
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You are:
The SAP Federal Cost Accounting Standards Consultant will be responsible for configuring and implementing the Controlling (CO) module within SAP for U.S. government agencies or their contractors. This role ensures that cost accounting practices comply with federal regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
The work:
- Ensure that all cost accounting practices adhere to FAR, CAS, and other federal guidelines, including the proper segregation of direct, indirect, and overhead costs
- Support cost recovery, managing annual rate establishment, and analyzing profitability across different government contracts
- Design, configure, and implement SAP CO modules including Cost Center Accounting, and Product Costing
- Work with CAS Subject Matter Expert and translate federal government accounting and business requirements into functional SAP S/4HANA designs
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate cost data with related SAP modules like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Project Systems (PS), Funds Management (FM), and Finance (FI)
- Conducting testing, troubleshooting system issues, and providing ongoing support for cost accounting processes
- Prepare and present financial reports for stakeholders
Here’s what you need:
- 5+ years of experience with SAP, preferably S/4HANA, in a cost accounting or financial management role
- Consulting or direct experience with federal agencies or government contractors
- Deep understanding of cost accounting principles, as well as federal regulations such as FAR, CAS, and GAAP
- Extensive knowledge of the SAP Controlling (CO) module and its integration with other SAP modules, such as FI, PS, FM and Materials Management (MM)
Nice to have:
- Relevant SAP Certifications, such as S/4HANA Financial Accounting
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizens only (no dual citizenship)
- Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust government clearance
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