Junior Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist project managers with the initial setup of projects, tracking processes, and onboarding workflows.

• Help monitor project-specific profit margins and assess the financial health of projects.

• Reconcile the tracking sheets of project managers with accounting records.

• Act as the primary contact for project managers for basic inquiries related to finances, tracking, and systems.

• Support the preparation of CFS JV contract status reports.

• Analyze discrepancies between actual and budgeted financial results, identify trends, and create performance reports.

• Maintain and enhance corporate cash flow models and projections.

• Review employee expense reports for thoroughness, accuracy, and adherence to compliance standards.

• Serve as the main resource for internal staff inquiries regarding expense policies and tracking systems.

• Collaborate with the outsourced accounting firm to facilitate accounts payable and transactional accounting tasks.

• Assist project managers in the submission, review, and modification of client invoices.

• Track client invoice payments, identify overdue amounts, and lead follow-up actions with clients.

• Reconcile incoming payments with project invoices to ensure ledger precision.

• Execute state business registrations and maintain the company's compliance tracking system.

• Support DCAA compliance by monitoring allowable costs, participating in contract audits, and organizing documentation.

• Prepare files, reconciliations, and general ledger reports for year-end corporate financial audits.

• Adhere to organizational policies, internal procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Carry out other operational and administrative finance tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field is mandatory.

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or bookkeeping is required.

• Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online or similar, is essential.

• Experience with Government Contracting ERP systems, such as Unanet or Deltek, is preferred.

• Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools is a plus.

• Knowledge of Federal Contracting Accounting Standards and regulations, including CAS, FAR, and DCAA, is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, capable of managing competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable collaborating with all levels of management.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.

• A commitment to diversity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid work environment.

• Sustainable, balanced workweek.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• 401(k) matching.

• Annual incentive under the CSL Annual Incentive and Merit Plan.

• Vacation.