Jr Financial Analyst Supporting the ATF

FSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support ATM/Eex earnings and compliance activities within ATF. You will assist in reconciling financial records, reviewing statements for regulatory compliance, and supporting budget requests for office operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related experience, strong MS Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and GAAP.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and financial databases.

Responsibilities

• Quality control and reconciliation of financial and compliance records in databases.
• Review accounting practices for compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Analyze annual financial statements for compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate audit and certification program operations to maximize efficiency.
• Prepare initial budget requests for office operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial systems

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

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 Office Management and Budget (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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years related experience
• 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
• 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
• Proficiency with MS Excel preferred

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) mission is to enforce the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson by working directly and in cooperation with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. ATF has the authority to seize and forfeit firearms, ammunition, explosives, alcohol, tobacco, currency, conveyances, and certain real property involved in violation of law.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.

Target salary range: $62,580 - $70,400 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Consistent with our goal of empowering people, FSA is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA’s employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.