Lodestar Consulting, Inc.

Federal - Financial Systems Analyst

Lodestar Consulting, Inc. · Dayton, Ohio, United States · $110K–$150K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees

19 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Financial Systems Analyst will analyze, reconcile, and correct financial transactions to resolve accounting discrepancies for Air Force clients. They will also provide support for day-to-day financial management operations, including data entry, system navigation, and targeted user assistance.

What they look for

Financial management Accounting Data analysis Microsoft Excel Power BI Reconciliation Budgeting DoD financial processes Contract administration Financial reporting Data entry Communication Problem solving Financial systems analysis

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of Air Force financial management experience and possess an active DoD Secret security clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and knowledge of DoD financial processes and procedures are required.

Benefits

Bonuses

Full description

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time Financial System Analysts to join our team in support of the Air Force. We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc5000's list of fast growing private companies in America multiple years in a row and Best Places to Work for consecutive years, seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

We focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long-term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there’s a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

The successful candidate will serve and interact with DAF Major Commands and bases in support of the day-to-day operations of Financial Management. The candidate will analyze, reconcile, and correct necessary transactions to account for accounting discrepancies, such as, missing contract mods, incorrect disbursements, missing accounts receivables bills, and D-to-O balancing. They should demonstrate impeccable attention to detail as well as solid functional end-to-end AF Financial Management Accounting or Budget experience. This role shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to navigate AF accounting systems as well as feeder systems to perform data entry and/or data correction
  • Ability to analyze financial data using Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Power BI
  • Ability to analyze/resolve accounting issues identified by FM customers
  • Provide support to the other teams within SAF/FMF, e.g., surge and end of year processes
  • Provide targeted assistance to users based on metrics, recurring critical task results, and results of other data analysis

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of AF FM experience
  • Experience in DoD FM processes and procedures for posting accounting entries
  • Ability to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders and managers

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
  • Experience reconciling contract / obligation documents
  • Experience reviewing miscellaneous collection and disbursement vouchers
  • Experience reconciling D-to-O balancing
  • Experience reviewing an Open Document Listing
  • Experience researching dormant obligations
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure, or High bond
  • Familiarity with the following systems/software and terminology preferred• Access Online (AXOL)
  • Advana
  • Central Disbursing System (CDS)
  • Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
  • Defense Cash Management System (DCMS)
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
  • Deployable Disbursing System (DDS)
  • Defense Transaction Interface Module (DTIM)
  • Financial Management Suite (FMSuite); FRC module
  • General Accounting and Finance System Base Level (GAFS-BL)
  • General Accounting and Finance System Re-Engineered (GAFS-R)
  • Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
  • Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
  • Mechanization of Contract Administration System (MOCAS)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
  • Reserve Travel System (RTS)
  • Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
  • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience

Security Clearance:

  • Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The expected total compensation range for this position is between $110,000 and $150,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or Agencies!

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EEO Notice

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

Lodestar Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Lodestar Consulting, Inc. provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment.Lodestar Consulting, Inc. adheres all provisions of the EPPA.

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