Federal - Air Force Financial SME

Lodestar Consulting • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Lodestar Consulting is seeking multiple full-time Financial SMEs to support the Air Force. Lodestar is a fast-growing small business focused on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior client support. This role is responsible for performing detailed research and analysis of Sub-Ledger and General Ledger (GL) activity to support audit readiness and financial compliance. The role identifies audit issues, conducts root-cause analysis, recommends corrective actions, and supports or performs corrective action implementation. It requires close coordination with auditors, financial managers, and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and auditable financial records.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AF Funds Control, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Treasury Reporting, General Funds and Working Capital Funds
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes
• Detailed familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• Experience reconciling contract / obligation documents
• Experience reviewing miscellaneous collection and disbursement vouchers
• Experience reconciling D-to-O balancing
• Experience reviewing an Open Document Listing
• Experience researching dormant obligations
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure, or High bond
• Familiarity with Access Online (AXOL)
• Familiarity with Advana Central
• Familiarity with Disbursing System (CDS)
• Familiarity with Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
• Familiarity with Defense Cash Management System (DCMS)
• Familiarity with Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
• Familiarity with Deployable Disbursing System (DDS)
• Familiarity with Defense Transaction Interface Module (DTIM)
• Familiarity with Financial Management Suite (FMSuite); FRC module
• Familiarity with General Accounting and Finance System Base Level (GAFS-BL)
• Familiarity with General Accounting and Finance System Re-Engineered (GAFS-R)
• Familiarity with Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
• Familiarity with Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
• Familiarity with Mechanization of Contract Administration System (MOCAS)
• Familiarity with Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
• Familiarity with Reserve Travel System (RTS)
• Familiarity with Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
• Familiarity with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of Sub-Ledger and General Ledger transactions, balances, and supporting documentation
• Research discrepancies, unsupported balances, and non-compliant accounting practices
• Analyze historical and current GL data to identify trends, systemic issues, and root causes
• Develop corrective action recommendations that address root causes and align with applicable accounting standards and policies
• Define implementation steps, timelines, roles, and expected outcomes for corrective actions
• Support or perform implementation of approved corrective actions, including transaction corrections, process updates, and documentation revisions
• Track and report progress toward corrective action completion
• Validate that implemented corrective actions resolve identified audit issues
• Communicate complex financial issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• company contributions towards paid benefits
• bonuses
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year
• Military family leave - up to 26 weeks under FMLA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior