Financial Analyst Supporting the USDA

FSA•Washington, DC

5d•$72,810 - $83,725

About The Position

FSA Federal is hiring a Financial Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its mission. The role provides financial management and budgetary support, performs accounting functions for seized and forfeited assets, and contributes to budget execution and financial reporting. The position also analyzes financial data and trends, prepares revenue and expense reports, and reviews client reprogramming requests. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a minimum 7- or 10-year background investigation. The target salary range is $72,810–$83,725, depending on experience and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four additional years of experience.
At least 1.5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
Experience with an enterprise financial system.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and other common software applications and databases.
Strong attention to detail and meticulous data-entry skills.
Commitment and expertise in providing excellent customer service; positive and flexible approach; ability to multitask.
Ability to work in a team environment, deliver high-quality work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet a 7- or 10-year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Microsoft Office skills are preferred.
Advanced Excel skills, including creating pivot tables, slicing and dicing data, performing reconciliations, and reviewing expense reports.

Responsibilities

Provide general financial management and budgetary support.
Conduct accounting functions related to seized and forfeited assets, including reviewing invoices and receipts related to accounts.
Monitor and review reports related to seized and forfeited asset accounts.
Perform program-specific analysis and liaison functions to support budget execution and financial reporting processes.
Analyze data and trends to develop revenue and expense reports.
Review client reprogramming requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.