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DoD Financial Analyst – Audit Readiness & Remediation 11.11.24 Location: Falls Church VA – Hybrid 2-3 days a week 22042 Compensation: 80-100K Overview: The Financial Management Analyst - Accounting Operations provides financial management, audit, budget, bolthires, and risk support for our client at the Defense Health Agency’s Financial Operations Division (FOD). This role is responsible for engaging with financial and budget analysts in their day-to-day functions and supporting the accuracy of financial records, compliance with financial audit requirements, and reviewing audit supporting documentation to confirm the proper execution of accounting transactions. Location: Falls Church, VA – Hybrid (some work from home 2 days a week) Junior (3-5 years of FIAR and DoD accounting experience with the desire and energy to learn). This is a staff analyst role working closely with a Consulting Manager or equivalent to support the review, accuracy and transmission of audit evidence to the external auditors. Qualifications: • Education: ? Bachelor’s degree in financial management, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. • Experience: ? Minimum 3-5 years of experience in DoD accounting analysis, budget execution, audit, financial management, or a related field. ? Risk Management & Internal Controls – Circulars A-123 preferred ? DarQ (Dormant Account Review) preferred • Skills: ? Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Excel). ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities: • Audit Support & Financial System Management: ? Conduct research, analysis, and reconciliation of accounting data related to obligations, expenditures, and disbursements, focusing on acquisition contracts and financial execution. ? Leverage financial management systems (GFEBS and DAI) to address irregular account balances, including UMT, ULO, Unmatched Disbursements (UMD), and IDOC errors. ? Support prior-year cleanup activities. ? Assist with the review, analysis, and validation of Dormant Account Reviews - Quarterly (DAR-Q) as required by Independent Public Accountant (IPA). ? Assist in developing and reviewing Financial Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). ? Manage audit requests and ensure timely responses to auditor queries. • Compliance & Internal Controls: ? Assist in reviewing Notices of Findings & Recommendations (NFRs) and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). ? Support the design, development, and implementation of internal controls and annual assessments. ? Support CAP development and internal controls to address audit findings. ? Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidance and directives. • Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: ? Extract, analyze, and distribute reports on funds status, open commitments, and obligations. ? Perform and assist with Year-End accounting closeout procedures. ? Research and reconcile commitments, obligations, disbursements, and payments to ensure accurate financial records. ? Investigate Unmatched Transactions (UMT) and Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) and resolve discrepancies. • Financial Data Analysis: ? Support the development of accounting reconciliations using Excel. ? Support financial reporting and periodic research initiatives. • Client Engagement: ? Maintain in-depth knowledge of the client’s mission, goals, and objectives. ? Travel to client locations as needed to provide support. Apply Job! Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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