Financial Reporting & Accounting Analyst (RR)

IFAS LLC•Charleston, SC

7d•$78,480 - $92,329•Onsite

About The Position

The employee will provide Business Process Analyst support to The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Department of State (DoS), Charleston, SC for the Office Reports and Reconciliations. The Office of Reports and Reconciliation is responsible for Coordinating and Submitting the monthly reports to treasury for Department of State Consolidated American Payroll for disbursements, collection, and reclassification activity. The Reports and Reconciliation section also processes the DoS confirmation of payment by Treasury, and the disbursement cancellations for erroneous, stale dated, and lost/stolen checks.

Requirements

A four-year degree from an accredited university or college (Accounting preferred)
8 years of overall relevant professional experience
Experience and education or certifications may be substituted for education or degree type
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical, detail orientated and a team-player.
General Ledger experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree and/or CPA certification or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is highly desirable
Demonstrated technical, task leadership and communications skills.
Experience in analysis of automated financial management systems with preference for those systems supporting Department of State.
Subject matter experience with Federal accounting and financial management policies, practices, reporting, and operations is desirable; demonstrated capability to analyze complex financial systems requirements, problems, and issues; develop, communicate, and implement cost-effective solutions to the Department's requirements.
Experience with DoS financial systems and accounting practices, and Treasury reporting processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) and cash reconciliation while developing Subject Matter Expertise
Determine root cause, provide ongoing analysis and recommendation for approval of cash reconciliation processes
Reconcile FBWT differences due to Interfaces occurring outside of accounting system. Provide root cause analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Reconcile Proprietary and Budgetary cash balances in compliance with Treasury and Office of Management and Budget guidelines as applicable and critical to financial reporting by appropriation fund symbol.
Support business process improvement and special project initiatives.
Attend meetings as requested and assist all department staff as directed by management.
Work in a multi-task, short deadline, and highly visible environment.
Make presentations/conduct training as requested by management.
Participate in Ad-hoc projects as requested by management
Recommend, develop, present, and implement cost-effective solutions to the Department’s requirements.