Financial Reporting Business Analyst

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

79d • $52,000 - $92,300

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! As a Financial Reporting Business Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of the organization's financial reporting and internal control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of experience with in either course work or a role exposed to financial reporting or business analysis
• Proficient in the use of reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Introductory understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls
• Familiarity with SOX and GAAP compliance requirements
• Ability to perform detailed analysis, identify issues, and implement solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the finance or accounting industry
• Knowledge of functional testing, regression testing, and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with the monthly close process and controllership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing of financial reports to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOX and GAAP standards.
• Conduct regression testing on financial reports to identify and address any issues arising from system or process changes.
• Participate in the monthly close process, performing checks and validations to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Identify and implement internal controls to safeguard the organization's financial data and assets.
• Analyze financial reporting processes and procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Provide support and training to end-users on the effective use of reporting and analytics tools.

Benefits

• Wide variety of benefits offered by Accenture Federal Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree