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Financial Management Analyst - Audit Readiness & Remediation
Location : Northern Virginia
Overview : The Financial Management Analyst - Accounting Operations provides financial and technical 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 :o Bachelor's degree in financial management, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience :
- Skills :
- Audit Support & Financial System Management :
- Compliance & Internal Controls :
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation :
- Financial Data Analysis :
- Client Engagement :
o Minimum 3-5 years of experience in DoD accounting analysis, budget execution, audit, financial management, or a related field.
o Risk Management & Internal Controls - Circulars A-123 preferred
o DarQ (Dormant Account Review) preferred
o Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Excel).
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities :
o Conduct research, analysis, and reconciliation of accounting data related to obligations, expenditures, and disbursements, focusing on acquisition contracts and financial execution.
o Leverage financial management systems (GFEBS and DAI) to address irregular account balances, including UMT, ULO, Unmatched Disbursements (UMD), and IDOC errors.
o Support prior-year cleanup activities.
o Assist with the review, analysis, and validation of Dormant Account Reviews - Quarterly (DAR-Q) as required by Independent Public Accountant (IPA).
o Assist in developing and reviewing Financial Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
o Manage audit requests and ensure timely responses to auditor queries.
o Assist in reviewing Notices of Findings & Recommendations (NFRs) and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
o Support the design, development, and implementation of internal controls and annual assessments.
o Support CAP development and internal controls to address audit findings.
o Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidance and directives.
o Extract, analyze, and distribute reports on funds status, open commitments, and obligations.
o Perform and assist with Year-End accounting closeout procedures.
o Research and reconcile commitments, obligations, disbursements, and payments to ensure accurate financial records.
o Investigate Unmatched Transactions (UMT) and Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) and resolve discrepancies.
o Support the development of accounting reconciliations using Excel.
o Support financial reporting and periodic research initiatives.
o Maintain in-depth knowledge of the client's mission, goals, and objectives.
o Travel to client locations as needed to provide support.
