Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst - Chantilly, VA (clearance)

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will provide strategic financial guidance, ensure data integrity, and support senior leadership with compliance and operational efficiency.

A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required, and a CPA or eligibility is preferred. The role includes managing day-to-day accounting, preparing financial statements, and developing forecasts to support product pricing and organizational missions.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP, FASAB, and FASB standards.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities required.
• CPA licensure or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities with compliance and data integrity.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies for customers.
• Prepare financial statements, complex tax returns, and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data, generate reports, and brief senior managers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description

Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst

• Chantilly, VA, US
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• The proposed salary range for this position is: $84,900 - $178,400

CACI is seeking a highly skilled Finance & Accounting Senior Analyst to provide strategic financial guidance and ensure the integrity the integrity of financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of federal accounting principles and the ability to manage complex financial processes while providing excellent customer support.

This position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while providing strategic guidance to senior leadership. The successful candidate will be a key player in ensuring financial compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial compliance and data integrity.
• Analyze and reconcile complex General Ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and interacting with customers to address issues.
• Prepare and review financial statements, complex tax returns, and reconciliations in support of the organization's financial reporting and tax programs.
• Analyze financial data from systems, create reports, and brief senior managers with recommendations to support organizational missions.
• Participate in the analysis of financial statements and assist in developing financial forecasts for product pricing.
• Provide strategic financial program guidelines and initiatives, ensuring effective and timely customer support.
• Participate in resource working groups and provide advice on financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Ensure data integrity and work towards obtaining favorable audit opinions from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
• Provide functional expertise for financial system development, including creating ad hoc reports and conducting functional testing.
• Functions may be modified based on the designated office requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with minimum requirements for CPA
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated accounting experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, or fiscal control
• Extensive knowledge of federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Strong understanding of federal appropriation law and ability to quickly learn organizational regulations and standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical information to both financial and non-financial audiences
• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree with concentration in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Experience with federal financial systems and databases, accounting software, and customer interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage contractor staff
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to anticipate and respond to a broad range of financial support needs
• Experience in preparing and delivering information to senior management