Federal Junior Financial Analyst: Compliance & Analytics

FSA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support the U.S. Marshals Service mission. You will perform quality control, reconcile financial datasets, and analyze statements to ensure compliance with federal laws and program policies.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. The role requires US citizenship and a thorough background check, with opportunities to contribute to budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years related experience
• Working knowledge of cryptocurrency and/or blockchain technology preferred
• Experience in reconciling multiple datasets with capability to identify discrepancies preferred
• General knowledge of financial statements
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, to include financial systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, etc.) preferred
• Strong attention to detail; meticulous data entry skills
• Proven commitment and competence to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

Responsibilities

• Provides quality control and reconciliation of computer databases containing financial and compliance records
• Checks accounting practices for compliance with federal laws and regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act), generally accepted Government accounting practices (GAP), and relevant OMB circulars
• Reviews and analyzes annual financial statements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, program policies, and procedures, and makes recommendations for corrective actions if findings indicate improper or illegal expenditures and accounting funds
• Evaluates logistics and operations of audit and certification program to maximize efficiencies and streamline program review
• Creates draft budget requests for office operations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data reconciliation

Financial statements

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

HS diploma with 4+ years related experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial systems

Job description

FSA Federal is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support the U.S. Marshals Service mission. You will perform quality control, reconcile financial datasets, and analyze statements to ensure compliance with federal laws and program policies.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. The role requires US citizenship and a thorough background check, with opportunities to contribute to budget