Remote Financial Systems & Accounting Analyst (Junior)

Redwoodstrategygroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Generous leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Redwood Strategy Group seeks a Junior Financial Accounting Analyst to support a Department of War financial management program. This role focuses on AR/AP reconciliation, USSGL analysis, journal vouchers, and accrual accounting while coordinating with DFAS and the DHRA Accounting Team.

The position is designed for a junior professional eager to learn, with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills, capable of rapid mastery of new financial processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting or federal financial management experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and General Ledger concepts.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, financial analysis, and researching discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and reconciliation of AR and AP.
• Review and analyze USSGL postings and account balances.
• Prepare and process journal vouchers and accrual accounting entries.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate abnormal balances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform intragovernmental transaction reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Support the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and related schedules.
• Respond to audit requests by researching transactions and coordinating responses.
• Collaborate with DFAS and DoW stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Support the Financial Reporting Team with recurring and ad hoc activities.
• Assist in evaluating, documenting, and improving internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and desk procedures.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work in remote environment

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Redwood Strategy Group seeks a Junior Financial Accounting Analyst to support a Department of War financial management program. This role focuses on AR/AP reconciliation, USSGL analysis, journal vouchers, and accrual accounting while coordinating with DFAS and the DHRA Accounting Team.

The position is designed for a junior professional eager to learn, with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills, capable of rapid mastery of new financial processes and systems.