Junior Financial Analyst Supporting the USMS

fsafederal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Marshals Service and the Asset Forfeiture program support administrative operations at FSA Federal. This role focuses on quality control of financial databases, ensuring compliance with federal laws and OMB directives, and reviewing annual statements for proper expenditures.

The individual will help optimize audit processes, draft basic budget requests, and perform related duties as needed. Candidates should have a accounting/finance background, strong Excel skills, and a

Qualifications

• Reconcile datasets and identify discrepancies.
• Working knowledge of cryptocurrency and/or blockchain technology preferred.
• General knowledge of financial statements.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and financial systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables) preferred.
• Meticulous data entry and attention to detail.
• Commitment to excellent customer service; positive and flexible.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality control and reconciliation of databases containing financial and compliance records.
• Checks accounting practices for compliance with laws, regulations, and OMB circulars.
• Reviews annual financial statements and recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluates logistics and operations of audit and certification program to maximize efficiency.
• Creates draft budget requests for office operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

High School Diploma with 4+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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
• 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

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

Agency Overview

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) plays a critical role in the Asset Forfeiture program by managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide. Proceeds generated from asset sales are used to compensate victims, supplement funding for law enforcement initiatives and support community programs. The Marshals Service manages various types of assets, including real estate, vehicles, commercial businesses, cash, financial instruments, jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, vessels and aircraft.

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.