Financial Management Analyst Jobs

United States Department of Defense - Indianapolis, IN

Part-time,Full-time

Indianapolis, IN

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The position of Financial Management Analyst in the Program Management Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff, Army (OCSA) involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities focused on the analysis and management of financial transactions and reports. The analyst will perform day-to-day analysis of various listings of accounting transactions, reports, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards. A critical aspect of this role includes auditing all accounts eligible for closure and initiating necessary actions to bring accounting records to a closed condition. This requires a thorough review of various reports and financial statements that represent the accounting records within systems of record. In addition to routine analysis, the Financial Management Analyst will analyze and prepare special reports on the causes of recurring adjustment actions. This involves determining the root causes of processing errors or problems and recommending corrective procedures. The role also necessitates conducting substantial research of current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop and explain detailed information that may not be readily available. The analyst will be responsible for inputting, recording, and maintaining all financial transactions pertaining to program and fund control for all fiscal years. Another key responsibility is to review reimbursable account balances to ensure that the reimbursable order drawdown at year-end is fully supported by documentation related to details in the current accounting systems of record. The analyst will reconcile ledger accounts monthly to ensure that computer entries and adjustments have processed to final reports, ensuring that month-end reports agree with prior records before submission to DFAS-IN. The role requires tracing a variety of transactions with the accounting system(s) to identify discrepancies and reconcile errors, preparing worksheets to document reconciliation actions and identifying corrective actions or making necessary adjustments. Additionally, the analyst will perform special reviews and analyses of accounting data to identify potential problems, contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day analysis of various listings of accounting transactions, reports, and financial statements.
• Audit all accounts eligible for closure and initiate actions required to bring accounting records to a closed condition.
• Review various reports and financial statements representing the accounting records within systems of record.
• Analyze and prepare special reports on the causes of recurring adjustment actions.
• Determine the cause of processing errors or problems and recommend corrective procedures.
• Conduct substantial research of current accounts, historical data, and source documents to develop detailed information.
• Input, record, and maintain all financial transactions pertaining to program and fund control for all fiscal years.
• Review reimbursable account balances to ensure drawdown at year-end is supported by documentation.
• Reconcile ledger accounts monthly to ensure computer entries and adjustments have processed to final reports.
• Ensure month-end reports agree with prior records before submission to DFAS-IN.
• Trace transactions with accounting systems to identify discrepancies and reconcile errors.
• Prepare worksheets documenting reconciliation actions and identify corrective actions or make necessary adjustments.
• Perform special reviews and analyses of accounting data to identify potential problems.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience which includes preparing detailed analyses and estimates of execution and cost benefit analysis.
• Utilizing information systems for cost management.
• Gathering information to determine projected costs of current or future programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.