FSM Finance / Accounting Specialist II

FSM Finance / Accounting Specialist II

ProSidian seeks a FSM (Financial Service Management) Finance / Accounting Specialist II to support an engagement for an American scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere. Dedicated to the understanding and stewardship of the environment, the Agency's mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services with functional areas to support Department Offices in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management and administrative support. The staff augmentation is required to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department that include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support.

FSM Finance / Accounting Specialist II Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Finance / Accounting Specialist II Prepares various accounting papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries. Examines assigned accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable accounting standards. May develop some nonstandard report and statements. Analyzes trends or deviations from standards. Works under general supervision. Requires a BS / BA degree (or equivalent) plus approximately 2 to 4 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities include :

• Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
• Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
• Provide management support to collect, evaluate and test financial data for a number of recurring departmental processes and reviews. Must summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Conduct periodic reconciliation reviews of external interfaces with various field offices in order to identify and correct data gaps, financial discrepancies and errors.
• Work with a variety of IT systems to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services on behalf of Enterprise Services
• Provide acquisition support for all bureaus with functional areas include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support.
• Have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department

Qualifications

The FSM Finance / Accounting Specialist II shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word / Excel / Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones / delivery schedules as outlined.

A master's degree in accounting or finance is required with at least three years work experience in accounting, budget execution, IT, financial system requirements and analysis, financial planning and reporting, auditing, and internal financial controls. Experience with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) is preferred. CPA is a plus

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Location : Work shall be conducted at the CONUS / OCONUS - Washington, DC

Requirements include :

Additional Information

Core competencies include :

Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader

Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives

Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people

Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing

Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions

Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams

Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications

Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other requirements include :

Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.

Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors

Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together

Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference

Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits and highlights include :

Competitive Compensation : Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives

Group Health Insurance Health Benefits : Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance : Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code : PB07840 / Metallic Level : Gold - - bcbsnc.com?) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement. Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k. A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 100% vesting of both your contribution and the ProSidian matching contribution. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match : 4% of pay for participants who defer at least 5% of their pay.

Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits : The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation / Sick days 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.

Pre-Tax Payment Programs : Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.

Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans : We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less : https : / / ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.

Security Clearance : Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.

Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership : By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences