Financial Analyst I (Federal Consulting)

Sikich•Columbia, WA

5d•$86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst. This role is contingent upon award of contract. The Financial Analyst will provide financial analytical support for federal programs and initiatives, integrating business, cost estimating, and financial management processes. This role involves developing strategic financial plans and cost estimates, translating funding requirements into executable budgets, and assessing procedures for compliance with government regulations and accounting principles. The analyst will also support multi-tiered financial system applications and standards, and is preferred to have experience with activity-based costing, business case analysis, and outsourcing requirements. Responsibilities include supporting transaction processing, research, tracking, and documentation, assisting with client workflows for efficient and accurate operations, performing reconciliations and compliance-focused reviews, organizing and validating financial data, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation, and supporting day-to-day financial operations and reporting activities.

Requirements

On-site in Washington, DC daily
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience supporting federal financial management processes
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Federal employee or federal contractor experience preferred
Strong communication and software application skills
Knowledge of federal financial processes, systems, and internal controls preferred
Experience with activity-based costing, business case analysis, and outsourcing requirements preferred

Responsibilities

Provide financial analytical support for federal programs and initiatives
Integrate business, cost estimating, and financial management processes
Develop strategic financial plans and cost estimates
Translate funding requirements into executable budgets
Assess procedures for compliance with government regulations and accounting principles
Support multi-tiered financial system applications and standards
Support transaction processing, research, tracking, and documentation
Assist with client workflows to ensure efficient and accurate operations
Perform reconciliations and compliance-focused reviews
Organize and validate financial data
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Support day-to-day financial operations and reporting activities

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.