Federal Accounting Analyst — Audits & Compliance

DFAS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses paid

Telework limited

Relocation tax guidance

Job summary

DFAS Indianapolis seeks a professional accountant to interpret and apply accounting principles, policies, and procedures within the federal finance framework, ensuring accurate transaction recording and alignment with GAAP and DoD standards.

You will leverage Advana and DDRS for deep data analysis, review audit documentation for compliance, and develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard integrity across major accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Combination of education and experience with 24 accounting hours or CPA/CIA accepted.
• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional accounting services interpreting accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Uses Advana, DDRS and sub-GL systems for deep financial data analysis mapping transactions to line items.
• Reviews supporting audit and financial docs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develops and monitors internal controls for major accounting operations to ensure integrity.
• Researches regulatory changes and analyzes their impact on accounting systems and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Internal controls

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (24 accounting hours)

Tools

E-Verify

Job description

DFAS Indianapolis seeks a professional accountant to interpret and apply accounting principles, policies, and procedures within the federal finance framework, ensuring accurate transaction recording and alignment with GAAP and DoD standards.

You will leverage Advana and DDRS for deep data analysis, review audit documentation for compliance, and develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard integrity across major accounting operations.