Financial Specialist I

People Technology And Processes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Financial Specialist I in Arlington, Virginia. This full-time role involves executing financial transactions, monitoring procurement lifecycles, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency in Navy-ERP and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications include experience in federal financial management and effective communication skills. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and producing accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Capability of quickly learning government-specific financial platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Draft and process financial execution transactions in Navy-ERP.
• Monitor procurement packages throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain the accuracy of all spend plans.
• Proactively identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Navy-ERP

Execution Website

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type: Full Time

Position title: Financial Specialist I

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities

• Financial Transaction Execution: Draft, initiate, and process financial execution transactions (e.g., Procurement Requests) in Navy-ERP and other applicable systems within 3 business days of request.
• Procurement Monitoring: Monitor the progress of all procurement packages throughout their lifecycle, tracking them to completion and verifying receipt of goods/services.
• Spend Plan Management: Maintain the accuracy and completeness of all spend plans in designated financial systems (e.g., Execution Website) in accordance with BFM requirements.
• Financial Discrepancy Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve financial discrepancies. Recommend and implement corrective actions and process improvements to prevent future errors.
• Financial Work Product Generation: Produce accurate, professional, and error-free work products, including financial reports, budget analyses, and impact statements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with IT and other personnel to obtain required technical details for requests and proactively communicate with the BFM to resolve incomplete submissions.
• Tasker Data Management: Collect task-related data from various sources, validate its accuracy, and update designated tasker trackers on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability of quickly learning and operating within government-specific financial platforms like Navy-ERP and the Execution Website.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify financial discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Ability to produce accurate, professional, and error-free work products and to validate data for completeness and correctness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for coordinating with stakeholders and producing clear, concise financial reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, and financial models. Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook are also required.

Desired additional qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in federal financial management, including budget execution, spend plan management, and processing and tracking the full lifecycle of procurement and financial transactions within an ERP system (Navy-ERP highly desirable).
• Experience with DoD property accountability and audit readiness, including familiarity with FIAR standards, supporting government audits, and hands-on experience with asset management systems (e.g., DPAS, ERP).