Audit Support Financial Analyst, Journeyman

Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work:

The Audit Support Financial Analyst will support financial statement audits and provide analytical insights to enhance processes. This role will analyze financial records, test internal controls, adhering to established auditing standards, and applying business process improvement techniques to promote efficiency.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial statement audits, including conducting internal control testing and providing informed assessments of financial compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct historical comparative analysis of financial records to identify trends, variances, and potential risks, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Support financial processes for our client, leveraging an understanding of defense-related financial operations.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively to complete analyses, reconcile discrepancies, and deliver data-driven visualizations using features such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, slicers, Power Query, and macros.
• Apply business process improvement techniques to optimize workflows and establish operational efficiencies across financial and auditing functions.
• Maintain proficiency in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to ensure audit compliance.
• Provide thorough documentation and reports to ensure compliance with auditing standards and facilitate seamless communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain process improvements aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience performing financial statement audits, including internal control testing.
• Proven ability to conduct historical comparative analysis of financial records.
• Experience supporting government financial and audit operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated expertise in:

• • Formulas such as VLOOKUP and complex reconciliations
  • PivotTables and slicers for dynamic data presentation and analysis
  • Power Query and macros for automation and data manipulation
  • Advanced charting and data visualization
• Experience implementing business process improvements to streamline operations and increase effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and GAGAS.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD and Department of Navy-specific financial systems, such as:
  • Standard Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting System (SABRS)
  • SABRS Management Analysis Retrieval Tool (SMARTS)
  • Advanced Analytics (ADVANA) or Jupiter
  • Navy Enterprise Resource Management (NERP)
  • SharePoint
• Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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