Financial Analyst I

IFAS LLC • Charleston, SC

86d

About The Position

The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) requires the contractor to provide Financial Analyst services in Post Support Services (PSS). PSS has high visibility and carries significant responsibility for providing financial management services, including Vouchering, Time and Attendance, Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Systems Analysis, and Financial Reporting. The office also provides support to overseas missions located in conflict or hardship areas. The Financial Analyst position works with other PSS Accountants to provide support to PSS customers, with specific duties assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• A four-year degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university in Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in Department of State Financial Management is highly desired.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service and direct support to financial management staff or customers.
• Experience in Financial Management at an overseas post (e.g., embassy or consulate), encompassing financial analysis, budgeting, and an understanding of the ICASS process.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional accounting, general financial management analysis and financial reporting to Post management and Bureaus.
• Utilize specific financial tools to record and monitor financial transactions to include RFMS, Global BI and GFMS.
• Monitor and review 477 charges and other accounting transactions to ensure they are properly posted against the correct account.
• Work closely with Post and external organizations to develop accurate ICASS budgets and workload counts.
• Identify and analyze trends and developments in financial systems and present findings to all levels of management.
• Prepare financial plans/budgets for serviced posts using DOS-approved budgeting tools/applications.
• Prepare regular and/or as needed financial reports required by Post Management or Bureaus.
• Receive and monitor Advice of Allotments (AOAs) for accounts with Operating Allowances.
• Process the funding/allocation in RFMS.
• Fund procurement actions/grants using ILMS/Ariba, and SAMS.
• Process and record obligations for those AOAs in the financial systems for transactions that do not automatically interface.
• Provide fiscal data to Post and/or Bureau, so contracts can be completed in ILMS.
• Fund travel requests/advances in E2, obligation transmittals, or other methods as applicable.
• Monitor staff travel advances and take appropriate action to ensure timely closure of travel orders.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the Status of Funds and Status of Obligations reports generated by RFMS/C or Global Business Intelligence (GBI) for accuracy.
• Maintain excellent communication, professionalism, and courtesy with customers, coworkers, and management regarding all aspects of the job.

Benefits

• Onsite working posture with an 8-hour shift and a non-compensated 45-minute lunch.
• Additional hours and some local or international travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees