Overview
Remote
$40,000 - $50,000
Full Time
No Travel Required
Skills
Data Analysis
Communication
Finance
Financial Management
Accounting
Auditing
DoD
GFEBS
Microsoft Excel
Data Collection
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Military
Organized
Organizational Skills
Security Clearance
Research
Job Details
***Remote Opportunity***
The Research Assistant supports financial analysts, auditors, and managers by gathering, analyzing, and organizing data related to operations. This position plays a vital role in supporting audit readiness, financial reporting, and compliance with federal financial management regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong research and analytical skills and a foundational understanding of federal government finance or accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and data collection to support financial operations and audit initiatives.
- Assist in compiling documentation for audit readiness and financial statement reviews.
- Maintain organized records of financial transactions, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
- Support data analysis tasks including reconciliation, trend analysis, and financial discrepancy research.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Help track audit findings, remediation efforts, and corrective action plan progress.
- Coordinate with Client staff, contractors, and external auditors to obtain required documentation or clarifications. Monitor changes to DoD financial regulations and summarize impacts to general funds.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or field directly related to the position.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or prior experience in a government, military, or audit environment.
- Familiarity with Army or DoD financial systems (e.g., GFEBS).
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