What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst I position at Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions (IFAS)?
Essential Job Functions
The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) requires the contractor to provide Financial Analyst services in Post Support Services (PSS). PSS has high visibility and carries significant responsibility for providing financial management services, including Vouchering, Time and Attendance, Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Systems Analysis, and Financial Reporting. The office also provides support to overseas missions located in conflict or hardship areas.
The Financial Analyst position works with other PSS Accountants to provide support to PSS customers, with specific duties assigned by the Manager.
Functional Responsibility
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Access), RFMS, GFMS, RPA, GBI, IBIS, WebICASS, WebRABIT, E2 Travel System, and ILMS.
Minimum/General Requirements
The contractor employee will work an 8-hour shift with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch. This position requires an onsite working posture (see your Project Manager for work schedule). Additional hours and some local or international travel may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Management.
Security Requirements
All personnel provided under this task order must either possess or be able to obtain a minimum-security clearance of “Moderate Risk/Public Trust,” issued by the Department of State, Diplomatic Security.
The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) requires the contractor to provide Financial Analyst services in Post Support Services (PSS). PSS has high visibility and carries significant responsibility for providing financial management services, including Vouchering, Time and Attendance, Accounting, Reconciliation, Financial Systems Analysis, and Financial Reporting. The office also provides support to overseas missions located in conflict or hardship areas.
The Financial Analyst position works with other PSS Accountants to provide support to PSS customers, with specific duties assigned by the Manager.
Functional Responsibility
- Primary responsibility is to provide transactional accounting, general financial management analysis and financial reporting to Post management and Bureaus.
- Utilize specific financial tools to record and monitor financial transactions to include RFMS, Global BI and GFMS. Monitor and review 477 charges and other accounting transactions to ensure they are properly posted against the correct account.
- Work closely with Post and external organizations to develop accurate ICASS budgets and workload counts; identify and analyze trends and developments in financial systems and present findings to all levels of management.
- Prepare financial plans/budgets for serviced posts using DOS-approved budgeting tools/applications such as WebICASS, WebRABIT, OBO/RPA in accordance with established guidance provided by Regional/Functional Bureaus in DC. Prepare regular and/or as needed financial reports required by Post Management or Bureaus. Receive and monitor Advice of Allotments (AOAs) for accounts with Operating Allowances, process the funding/allocation in RFMS.
- Fund procurement actions/grants using ILMS/Ariba, and SAMS. Process and record obligations for those AOAs in the financial systems for transactions that do not automatically interface and require manual entry. Provide fiscal data to Post and/or Bureau, so contracts can be completed in ILMS. Fund travel requests/advances in E2, obligation transmittals, or other methods as applicable.
- Monitor staff travel advances and take appropriate action to ensure timely closure of travel orders, collections, and resolution of outstanding advances.
- Conduct periodic reviews of the Status of Funds and Status of Obligations reports generated by RFMS/C or Global Business Intelligence (GBI) for accuracy. This includes reviewing travel-related obligations and travel advances, and conducting periodic reviews, adjustments, and validations of unliquidated obligations for possible de-obligation.
- Maintain excellent communication, professionalism, and courtesy with customers, coworkers, and management regarding all aspects of the job.
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Access), RFMS, GFMS, RPA, GBI, IBIS, WebICASS, WebRABIT, E2 Travel System, and ILMS.
Minimum/General Requirements
- This position requires a four-year degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university in Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of coursework and related work experience. At least two years of relevant work experience are required. Experience working in Department of State Financial Management is highly desired.
- The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills, with demonstrated experience providing customer service and direct support to financial management staff or customers, ensuring responsiveness, accuracy, and a high level of delivery and service. This includes experience in Financial Management at an overseas post (e.g., embassy or consulate), encompassing financial analysis, budgeting, and an understanding of the ICASS process.
The contractor employee will work an 8-hour shift with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch. This position requires an onsite working posture (see your Project Manager for work schedule). Additional hours and some local or international travel may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Management.
Security Requirements
All personnel provided under this task order must either possess or be able to obtain a minimum-security clearance of “Moderate Risk/Public Trust,” issued by the Department of State, Diplomatic Security.