Data Analyst

At RMA, we exceed the traditional role of a CPA and consulting firm. We are a team of seasoned professionals deeply committed to empowering our Federal Government clients to achieve their missions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver tangible value to our citizens.

Our corporate foundation is built on core principles, including a dedication to meaningful work, the cultivation of mutual respect, the pursuit of professional excellence, and a culture of continuous learning. These foundational principles drive us to engage collaboratively with our clients, gain a comprehensive understanding of their challenges, and, together, work toward effective resolutions.

Job Summary:

The Senior Consultant is responsible for a substantive testing approach by performing extensive, direct testing of transactions and account balances by tracing recorded amounts to supporting evidence and performing other analytical-driven procedures. The objective is not to resolve all findings, but to conclude that the financial systems present fairly, in all material respects, DLA’s financial position. The substantive approach will include tests of details, physical verification, and substantive analytical procedures (Comparing current financial data against expected results to identify inconsistencies in financial line-item relationships).

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently performs major segments of client engagements, including internal control advisory procedures such as tests of control design and operating effectiveness, compliance testing, and analytical procedures on financial data for consistency with federal accounting standards.
• Conducting detailed examinations of transactions, account balances, and supporting documentation (e.g., invoices, contracts, receipts) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide analytical expertise using highly developed skills in support of various tasks and offering solutions to technical or managerial problems.
• Work with large, complex datasets to analyze performance, identify patterns, and support data-driven decision-making.
• High-priority tasks include data analysis, data cleansing and reconciliation, and SFFAS implementation.
• Utilize data analytics and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, SAS, Excel, Power Query) to analyze large datasets, improve reporting efficiency, and perform data validations/reconciliations.
• Determine decisions on routine client matters with the assistance of the managers and partners.
• Develops internal control assessment documentation, including work papers, findings, and conclusions, in compliance with agency and professional standards.
• Maintains awareness of changes in federal regulations, audit standards, and industry best practices to expand expertise.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary audit team.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience specifically related to conducting/preparing a financial and operational statement audit.
• Must have a Secret Clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, strong critical thinking, high organization, detail orientation, and excellent communication skills.
• Preferred experiences: GAAP / GAGAS / ICOFR experience. OMB Circulars A-123, A-127, A-134, A-136, and other OMB policies, FASAB, SSAC, and SFFAS experience. DoD and DLA financial management policies and procedures, DLA policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, acquisition, inventory, property, and material management.
• Proficiency in using audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Qlik, and/or SQL
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What RMA Offers:

• Competitive base salary 401K match
• Health and Wellness Benefit Package
• Regular firm-sponsored team-building events
• Tight-knit professional community and social atmosphere

Offered Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefit Accounts (CBA)
• Professional Membership and Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Plan

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

RMA Associates is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetics, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.