Financial and Accounting Systems Analyst

Overview

A minority-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) with over 17 years of experience supporting military departments, the Department of Defense, and federal agencies is seeking a Junior Financial Accounting Analyst. This role supports a Department of War (DoW) financial management program, focusing on general accounting operations, financial reconciliations, audit support, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Review and analyze U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) postings and account balances.
• Prepare and process journal vouchers and accrual accounting entries.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate abnormal balances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct intragovernmental transaction reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Support preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Respond to audit requests by researching transactions, preparing documentation, and coordinating timely responses.
• Collaborate with Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) and DoW stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Team with recurring and ad hoc accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting activities.
• Evaluate, document, and improve internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and desk procedures.
• Perform financial reconciliations and quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of DoW financial statements.
• Analyze accounting transactions and recommend corrective actions.
• Quickly learn new financial systems, policies, and accounting requirements.
• Support other accounting and financial management tasks, including developing and uploading financial reports.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting or federal financial management experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accrual accounting, and General Ledger concepts.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, and researching accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a federal financial management organization.
• Familiarity with Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) processes.
• Understanding of internal controls and audit support.
• Experience with DAI, Oracle ERP, or comparable federal financial management systems.
• Experience documenting business processes or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (or higher) background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC) as required by the government.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching.
• Generous leave programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.

Location

Remote work with collaboration across federal stakeholders; ability to work independently in a remote environment is required.