2ndWave LLC

Business Analyst

• Lead elicitation of requirements from end-users for system interfaces, data conversion, and data cleanse activities.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, process maps, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze legacy and target system data; perform reconciliation activities to validate data integrity and completeness.
• Support and coordinate interface development and data conversion decisions to ensure consistency with business requirements, federal regulations, and client expectations.
• Work directly with developers, database administrators, and other technical specialists to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Develop and execute functional test plans, test scenarios, and validation documentation for interface and conversion requirements.
• Monitor, track, and troubleshoot application and data issues; analyze incidents and collaborate with technical teams to resolve defects.
• Develop data conversion and data cleanse plans, including validation and verification approaches.
• Implement quality assurance standards and software development best practices.
• Develop training materials and conduct end-user training related to interface and data conversion processes.
• Support Agile ceremonies and collaborate across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment and delivery.
• May mentor junior analysts and support process improvement initiatives.

Accountant

• Provide senior-level support for accounts payable, disbursement processing, interagency transactions, travel payments, and obligations management within a federal financial management system.
• Perform complex reconciliations related to grants, obligations, disbursements, and fund balance activities to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze and resolve intergovernmental billing and IPAC discrepancies, including review of supporting documentation and coordination with stakeholders.
• Support payroll tax reconciliation and reporting requirements, including research and resolution of related issues.
• Assist with development and execution of corrective action plans resulting from audits, internal reviews, or compliance assessments.
• Support A-123 internal control activities, documentation updates, and responses to financial data calls.
• Contribute to development and refinement of standard operating procedures and assist in validating system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to accounting staff engaged in day-to-day transaction processing.
• Support month-end and fiscal year-end financial activities, including review of obligation and disbursement postings to ensure timely and accurate recording.

Senior Accountant

• Execute accounts payable and disbursement functions, including commercial payments, travel-related payments, and interagency transactions.
• Process and validate financial transactions within a federal financial management system environment.
• Record and reconcile obligations, de-obligations, and manual financial documents in accordance with federal accounting standards.
• Support intergovernmental billing and collection activities, including research and resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform reconciliations related to grants, obligations, and payment activities to ensure accuracy and prevent out-of-balance conditions.
• Assist with payroll tax-related reconciliations and reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Participate in internal control reviews and support audit responses, including documentation retrieval and analysis.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of written procedures and assist in validating system enhancements or upgrades.
• Utilize Oracle-based federal financial modules and related reporting tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Provide responsive customer support to program offices, acquisition personnel, and stakeholders regarding payment and obligation inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with federal information security, privacy, and records management requirements.

Staff Accountant II

• Assist in processing invoices, travel-related payments, and other financial transactions within a federal accounting system.
• Support obligation entry and maintenance, including review of supporting documentation.
• Perform basic reconciliations to validate transaction accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in responding to stakeholder inquiries related to payment status and financial records.
• Support audit and internal control activities by gathering and organizing required documentation.
• Maintain records in accordance with federal records management requirements.
• Participate in required information security and privacy training.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools and federal financial systems to complete assigned duties.