Internal Controls and Audit Support Analyst

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Internal Controls and Audit Support Analyst to support a federal program onsite in O'Fallon, Illinois (Scott Air Force Base). This position requires an active Secret Security Clearance and full-time onsite availability.

The selected candidate will provide accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit support for government financial operations. Responsibilities include financial statement analysis, reconciliations, compliance reviews, accounting support, process improvement, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Analyze general ledger transactions and trial balances.
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and Billing activities.
• Review accounting transactions for compliance with GAAP.
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend corrective action plans.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Support G-Invoicing, Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E), and Fund Balance with Treasury (FBwT) activities.
• Assist with Defense Travel System (DTS) administration.
• Prepare governance board materials, reports, and meeting documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing reconciliations and analyzing financial data.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience developing process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Must currently reside in the St. Louis, MO / O'Fallon, IL metropolitan area.
• Must be available to work onsite at Scott Air Force Base five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
• Experience with DEAMS or JTMS.
• Experience with Oracle Acquire to Retire (A2R).
• Familiarity with ADVANA, DTS, G-Invoicing, FBwT, and PP&E.