Financial Management Analyst - Accounting Operations/Audit Specialist

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Job description

Financial Management Analyst - Accounting Operations/Audit Specialist Jr. to Sr. levels

Overview: The Financial Management Analyst - Accounting Operations provides expert financial and technical support of our client at the Defense Health Agency's Financial Operations Division. This role is responsible for guiding financial and budget analysts in their day-to-day functions and ensuring the accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulations, and proper execution of accounting transactions.

Location: Falls Church, VA Hybrid (some work from home 2-3 days a week)

Compensation: we have 2 levels

Junior (replace experience level for 3 years DoD accounting and 1 year Defense operations or similar functions with is what is below under Qualifications)

Senior as listed below as minimum requirements (8 years DoD accounting and 5 years Defense operations or similar function)

Mid is reflected below.

Compensation is 80K for very junior and 165K for senior target. Negotiable depending on education and years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

GFEBS Expertise:

Extensive knowledge of General Funds Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).

Analyze and process Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and Purchase Orders (POs).

Create, maintain, and update Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements in GFEBS.

Generate and review IDOC error reports from systems like DTS, AXOL, and DCPS.

Remediate IDOC errors to ensure data accuracy.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:

Extract, analyze, and distribute reports on funds status, open commitments, and obligations.

Perform and assist with Year-End accounting closeout procedures.

Research and reconcile commitments, obligations, disbursements, and payments to ensure accurate financial records.

Investigate Unmatched Transactions (UMT) and Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) and resolve discrepancies.

Audit Support & Financial System Management:

Conduct research, analysis, and reconciliation of accounting data related to obligations, expenditures, and disbursements, focusing on acquisition contracts and financial execution.

Leverage financial management systems (GFEBS and DAI) to address irregular account balances, including UMT, ULO, Unmatched Disbursements (UMD), and IDOC errors.

Support prior-year cleanup activities.

Assist with the review, analysis, and validation of Dormant Account Reviews (DAR-Q) as required by Independent Public Auditors (IPA).

Assist in developing and reviewing Financial Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Manage audit requests and ensure timely responses to auditor queries.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

Assist in reviewing Notices of Funding Recommendations (NFR) and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).

Support the design, development, and implementation of internal controls and annual assessments.

Provide expertise in advancing CAP development and internal controls to address audit findings.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidance and directives.

Financial Data Analysis:

Develop and maintain detailed accounting reconciliations using advanced Excel techniques such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Support financial reporting and periodic research initiatives.

Client Engagement:

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the client's mission, goals, and objectives.

Travel to client locations as needed to provide support.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in DoD accounting analysis, budget execution, financial management, or a related field.

At least 3 years of experience with Defense Health Program operations or similar functions.

In-depth knowledge of DoD financial regulations, laws, and accounting methods, with a focus on the Defense Health Program.

Familiarity with Federal budget execution processes, including obligations, expenditures, fund transfers, and year-end closeout.

Understanding of the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and the Statement of Budgetary Resources (SBR).

Skills:

Extensive experience in Financial Improvement, Reimbursables, and Spending Chain modules within GFEBS.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Excel).

Experience with systems such as WAWF, DCAS, MOCAS, Vendor Pay, DTS, AXOL, and EDA is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Falls Church, VA

Defense Health Agency (DHA), Financial Operations Division

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