Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.
FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!
Responsibilities
- Provides quality control and reconciliation of computer databases containing financial and compliance records.
- Checks accounting practices for compliance with Federal laws and regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act), generally accepted Government accounting practices (GAP), and relevant Office Management and Budget (OMB) circulars.
- Reviews and analyzes annual financial statements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, program policies, and procedures, and makes recommendations for corrective actions if findings indicate improper or illegal expenditures and accounting funds.
- Evaluates logistics and operations of audit and certification program to maximize efficiencies and streamline program review.
- Creates draft budget requests for office operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years related experience
- General knowledge of financial statements
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication skills; oral and written
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, to include financial systems
- Strong attention to detail; meticulous data entry skills
- Proven commitment and competence to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible
- Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition
- Proficiency with MS Excel preferred
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) mission is to enforce the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson by working directly and in cooperation with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. ATF has the authority to seize and forfeit firearms, ammunition, explosives, alcohol, tobacco, currency, conveyances, and certain real property involved in violation of law.
Benefits Overview
At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
Target salary range: $62,580 - $70,400 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with at least four years of related experience
- General knowledge of financial statements
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and with common software applications, databases, and financial systems
- Strong attention to detail and meticulous data entry skills
- Commitment and competence in providing excellent customer service; positive and flexible attitude
- Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a seven- or ten-year minimum background investigation
What We Do
Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in law enforcement contract acquisition and fulfillment. With a leadership team that has over 100 years of combined Federal Government contracting experience, CSS provides unparalleled insight into the unique needs of federal agencies, the intricate details of the regulatory environment, and management practices for staffing exceptional contract personnel. Our diverse, professional and flexible team consistently delivers exceptional results while overcoming challenges and uncertainties.
