Associate - Federal Financial Analyst

Blake Willson Group

1d•$50,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Federal Financial Analyst to support federal clients with accounting, financial management, financial reporting, and audit-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in accounting or financial analysis, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing expertise in federal financial management. In this position, you will also support federal accounting and financial management activities under the direction of senior team members. You will assist with general ledger and financial reporting data analysis, account reconciliations, and identification of discrepancies or unusual balances. You will also support federal budgetary accounting and financial reporting activities, including SBR, GTAS, and related reporting requirements. You will review financial data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and assist with transaction-level analysis and root-cause research. Additionally, you will assist senior staff with researching and documenting accounting issues and preparing adjusting journal entries, including supporting calculations and documentation. You will prepare schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and other accounting documentation. You will support audit readiness, audit response, and remediation activities. You will perform financial data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other financial or analytical tools. You will document procedures, analysis results, and conclusions clearly and accurately. Finally, you will collaborate with senior accountants, project leadership, and client personnel while incorporating feedback and maintaining high standards for accuracy and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
1+ year of relevant experience in federal accounting, financial management, audit, or related fields, with experience working with financial data, reconciliations, account analysis, or financial reporting.
1+ year of experience analyzing financial data using Microsoft Excel, with proficiency in formulas, filtering, sorting, and related financial analysis functions.
1+ year of experience supporting accounting or financial management activities, with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to document work and collaborate effectively.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to federal accounting and financial management concepts, including FASAB, GTAS, SBR, USSGL, or federal financial statement audits.
Experience with PivotTables, lookups, SUMIFS, or similar Excel functions.
Experience supporting audit activities, journal entries, or financial reporting.
Familiarity with federal financial management systems or analytical tools.

Responsibilities

Support federal accounting and financial management activities under the direction of senior team members.
Assist with general ledger and financial reporting data analysis, account reconciliations, and identification of discrepancies or unusual balances.
Support federal budgetary accounting and financial reporting activities, including SBR, GTAS, and related reporting requirements.
Review financial data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and assist with transaction-level analysis and root-cause research.
Assist senior staff with researching and documenting accounting issues and preparing adjusting journal entries, including supporting calculations and documentation.
Prepare schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and other accounting documentation.
Support audit readiness, audit response, and remediation activities.
Perform financial data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other financial or analytical tools.
Document procedures, analysis results, and conclusions clearly and accurately.
Collaborate with senior accountants, project leadership, and client personnel while incorporating feedback and maintaining high standards for accuracy and documentation.