Audit Support Financial Analyst, Journeyman

Cayuse Holdings; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks an Audit Support Financial Analyst to back financial statement audits and deliver analytical insights. The role tests internal controls, analyzes records for trends, and supports defense-related financial operations with advanced Excel skills for data visualization.

The position emphasizes process improvement, GAAP and GAGAS compliance, and documentation for audit readiness, reporting to the Program Manager in a professional onsite office in Hawaii.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Perform financial statement audits, including internal control testing.
• Conduct historical comparative analysis of financial records to identify trends, variances, and risks.
• Support financial processes for the client, focusing on defense-related operations.
• Utilize Excel extensively to analyze data, reconcile discrepancies, and create data-driven visualizations (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, slicers, Power Query, macros).
• Apply business process improvement techniques to optimize workflows across financial and auditing functions.
• Maintain proficiency in GAAP and GAGAS to ensure audit compliance.
• Provide thorough documentation and reports for audit standards and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain process improvements aligned with objectives.
• May be assigned additional duties as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Audit analysis

GAAP/GAGAS

Active Secret Clearance

DoD systems knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SABRS

SMARTS

ADVANA/Jupiter

NERP

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work:

TheAudit Support Financial Analystwill support financial statement audits and provide analytical insights to enhance processes. This role will analyze financial records, test internal controls, adhering to established auditing standards, and applying business process improvement techniques to promote efficiency.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial statement audits, including conductinginternal control testingand providing informed assessments of financial compliance with industry standards.
• Conducthistorical comparative analysisof financial records to identify trends, variances, and potential risks, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Support financial processes for our client, leveraging an understanding of defense-related financial operations.
• UtilizeMicrosoft Excelextensively to complete analyses, reconcile discrepancies, and deliver data-driven visualizations using features such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, slicers, Power Query, and macros.
• Applybusiness process improvement techniquesto optimize workflows and establish operational efficiencies across financial and auditing functions.
• Maintain proficiency in the application ofGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)andGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)to ensure audit compliance.
• Provide thorough documentation and reports to ensure compliance with auditing standards and facilitate seamless communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain process improvements aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Minimum3+ years of experienceperforming financial statement audits, including internal control testing.
• Proven ability to conducthistorical comparative analysisof financial records.
• Experience supporting government financial and audit operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated expertise in:

• Formulas such as VLOOKUP and complex reconciliations
• PivotTables and slicers for dynamic data presentation and analysis
• Power Query and macros for automation and data manipulation
• Advanced charting and data visualization
• Experience implementingbusiness process improvementsto streamline operations and increase effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge ofGAAPandGAGAS.
• ActiveSecret Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD and Department of Navy-specific financial systems, such as:
  • Standard Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting System (SABRS)
  • SABRS Management Analysis Retrieval Tool (SMARTS)
  • Advanced Analytics (ADVANA)orJupiter
  • Navy Enterprise Resource Management (NERP)
  • SharePoint
• CurrentCertified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• A Bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, or a related fieldis strongly preferred.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $38.96 - USD $63.18 /Hr.