Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst

Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum requirements for CPA
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated accounting experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, or fiscal control
• Extensive knowledge of federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Strong understanding of federal appropriation law and ability to quickly learn organizational regulations and standards
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical information to both financial and non-financial audiences
• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial compliance and data integrity.
• Analyze and reconcile complex General Ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and interacting with customers to address issues.
• Prepare and review financial statements, complex tax returns, and reconciliations in support of the organization’s financial reporting and tax programs.
• Analyze financial data from systems, create reports, and brief senior managers with recommendations to support organizational missions.
• Participate in the analysis of Working Capital Fund financial statements and assist in developing financial forecasts for product pricing.
• Provide strategic financial program guidelines and initiatives, ensuring effective and timely customer support.
• Participate in resource working groups and provide advice on financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Ensure data integrity and work towards obtaining favorable audit opinions from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
• Provide functional expertise for financial system development, including creating ad hoc reports and conducting functional testing.
• Functions may be modified based on the designated office requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Experience with federal financial systems and databases, accounting software, and customer interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage contractor staff
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to anticipate and respond to a broad range of financial support needs
• Experience in preparing and delivering information to senior management