Associate - Federal Financial Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Federal Financial Analyst to support federal clients with accounting, financial management, financial reporting, and audit-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in accounting or financial analysis, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing expertise in federal financial management. In this position, you will also:

• Support federal accounting and financial management activities under the direction of senior team members.
• Assist with general ledger and financial reporting data analysis, account reconciliations, and identification of discrepancies or unusual balances.
• Support federal budgetary accounting and financial reporting activities, including SBR, GTAS, and related reporting requirements.
• Review financial data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy and assist with transaction-level analysis and root-cause research.
• Assist senior staff with researching and documenting accounting issues and preparing adjusting journal entries, including supporting calculations and documentation.
• Prepare schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and other accounting documentation.
• Support audit readiness, audit response, and remediation activities.
• Perform financial data analysis using Microsoft Excel and other financial or analytical tools.
• Document procedures, analysis results, and conclusions clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with senior accountants, project leadership, and client personnel while incorporating feedback and maintaining high standards for accuracy and documentation.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in federal accounting, financial management, audit, or related fields, with experience working with financial data, reconciliations, account analysis, or financial reporting.
• 1+ year of experience analyzing financial data using Microsoft Excel, with proficiency in formulas, filtering, sorting, and related financial analysis functions.
• 1+ year of experience supporting accounting or financial management activities, with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to document work and collaborate effectively.

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to federal accounting and financial management concepts, including FASAB, GTAS, SBR, USSGL, or federal financial statement audits.
• Experience with PivotTables, lookups, SUMIFS, or similar Excel functions.
• Experience supporting audit activities, journal entries, or financial reporting.
• Familiarity with federal financial management systems or analytical tools.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.

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