The Role
The Financial Specialist supports financial management, accounting, and budget for a federal program, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting while analyzing and interpreting complex financial data.
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Financial Specialist
Full-Time | Federal Program Support
We are seeking a Financial Specialist to provide financial management, accounting, and budget support for a federal program, onsite at a federal government facility. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with federal financial systems, and the ability to interpret and apply federal financial regulations and policies.Responsibilities
Full-Time | Federal Program Support
We are seeking a Financial Specialist to provide financial management, accounting, and budget support for a federal program, onsite at a federal government facility. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with federal financial systems, and the ability to interpret and apply federal financial regulations and policies.Responsibilities
- Support federal financial management activities, including accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and budget execution.
- Analyze complex financial data and prepare accurate, compliant financial reports.
- Use federal agency’s financial systems—including the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS) and FileOnQ/Webview (FileOnQ/Webview)—to process, track, and monitor financial transactions.
- Assist with budget formulation, execution, and monitoring; provide recommendations for resource allocation and financial planning.
- Extract, manipulate, and interpret financial data using Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
- Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, and DHS‑specific financial policies.
- Present financial information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and support audits, reviews, and data calls.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree or professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred).
- At least three (3) years of recent, relevant experience in federal financial management, accounting, or budget analysis (experience within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) preferred).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience using federal financial systems such as the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS) and FileOnQ/Webview (FileOnQ/Webview).
- Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, and DHS financial policies.
- Ability to analyze financial data, prepare reconciliations, and generate accurate reports.
- Experience with budget formulation, execution, and monitoring.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with finance or statistical analysis software.
- Ability to present and explain investment information and financial plans.
- Knowledge of Investment Management System (INVEST), Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), and Life‑Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least three (3) years of recent, relevant experience in federal financial management, accounting, or budget analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience using federal financial systems such as the Federal Financial Management System (FFMS) and FileOnQ/Webview
- Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, and DHS financial policies
- Ability to analyze financial data, prepare reconciliations, and generate accurate reports
- Experience with budget formulation, execution, and monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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The Company
What We Do
AXIS Management Group (AXIS) is a fast-growing consulting services company offering integrated IT, scientific, and strategic solutions for the Federal Government, large municipalities, and non-profit organizations. Since its inception, AXIS has channeled intellectual capital into enhancing the way our customers operate. From raising the quality of life on Native American reservations to modernizing mission-critical systems, we have collaborated with the government and public sector institutions better engage with and serve its citizens. AXIS is a company driven by the missions of its customers because we recognize our customer's success ultimately drives our own. In establishing a robust partnership with our customers, we aim to build and preserve public confidence in our government institutions and services through a combination of industry knowledge, extensive service offerings and technical capabilities.
