Junior Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports the organization’s financial operations, working closely with management, the internal finance team, and outsourced accounting partners. Responsibilities include project support and financial analysis, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and state compliance. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong attention to detail and an interest in learning government contracting compliance (DCAA) and corporate finance workflows.

Responsibilities

Project Support & Financial Analysis

• Support project managers with initial project setup, tracking, and onboarding workflows.
• Assist in tracking project-specific margins and analyzing project financial health.
• Reconcile project managers’ tracking sheets with accounting data to maintain financial alignment.
• Serve as the first point of contact for basic financial, tracking, and system questions from project managers.
• Assist in preparing CFS JV contract status reports.
• Analyze financial variances between actual and budgeted results, identify trends, and help prepare performance reports.
• Maintain and develop corporate cash flow models and projections.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Review employee expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support internal staff with questions related to expense policies and tracking.
• Collaborate with the outsourced accounting firm to process accounts payable and handle transactional accounting work.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Assist project managers with submitting, reviewing, and editing client invoices.
• Monitor client invoice payments, identify overdue balances, and lead follow-up efforts with clients.
• Reconcile incoming payments with project invoices to ensure ledger accuracy.

Compliance, Tax, & Audit Support

• Execute state business registrations and maintain the company’s compliance tracker.
• Support DCAA compliance by tracking allowable costs, participating in contract audits, and organizing required documentation.
• Assist in preparing files, reconciliations, and general ledger reports for year-end corporate financial audits.
• Conform to organizational policies, internal procedures, and government regulations.
• Perform other operational and administrative finance tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or bookkeeping.
• Accounting software: Knowledge of and hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online or similar).
• GovCon ERP systems: Experience with Government Contracting (GovCon) ERP systems (such as Unanet or Deltek) is preferred.
• Microsoft Office: Proficient to advanced skillset, with emphasis on Excel (xlookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
• Google Workspace: Familiarity is preferred.
• Compliance knowledge: Knowledge of Federal Contracting Accounting Standards and other regulations (CAS, FAR, DCAA, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Key competencies:
  • Acute attention to detail and high standard of accuracy
  • Strong organization and problem-solving skills; ability to manage competing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across management levels
  • Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for a fast-paced, evolving consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Government Contracting (GovCon) ERP systems (such as Unanet or Deltek).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting Accounting Standards and other regulations (CAS, FAR, DCAA, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position.
• Target annual salary range: $62,000 - $70,000 (final compensation determined by experience and qualifications).
• Competitive vacation and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Eligible for an annual incentive under the Annual Incentive and Merit Plan.

Location

• Fully remote or hybrid working environment.
• Employees are remote throughout the United States, with offices in Washington, D.C., Boston, MA, and Chicago, IL.