Sr. Financial Analyst

CSCI Consulting•Washington, DC

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

CSCI Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented General Ledger Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a specialized Tiger Team initiative. This role requires a strong understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) financial systems and accounting practices, with a focus on data integrity, reconciliation, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Holds a DoD Secret clearance
Must be local to the Washington, D.C. area
Willing and able to work onsite 2–3 days per week
Experience in DoD general ledger accounting and financial reconciliation
Strong understanding of USSGL, SFIS, and DoD financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS, NERP, or similar)
Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Department of Defense's Budgetary to Proprietary relationships within the USSGL
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or active CPA candidate
Past experience working with a Federal agency
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
Department of Defense experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level support in financial reconciliation and financial reporting using the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)
Prepare, review, and validate Journal Vouchers to ensure accuracy and compliance with DoD financial regulations
Apply knowledge of DoD Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) to ensure proper classification and alignment of financial data
Analyze and resolve Treasury Tie Points discrepancies between feeder systems and the general ledger
Identify and correct Abnormal Balances to ensure proper resolution in accordance with DoD policy
Interpret and apply Posting Logic to ensure proper transaction recording and system alignment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support audit readiness and financial improvement initiatives