Financial and Accounting Systems Analyst

Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.

Junior financial accounting analyst supporting U.S. federal defense financial management at RSG.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable analysis, financial reconciliation, and federal financial management. Proficient in GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial reporting, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting2–5 Years Of Accounting ExperienceKnowledge Of GAAPProficiency With Microsoft ExcelExperience With DAI Or Oracle ERP

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable AnalysisAccounts Payable AnalysisFinancial ReconciliationAccrual AccountingJournal Voucher PreparationFinancial Statement AnalysisInternal Controls DocumentationSOP DevelopmentData AnalysisAudit Support

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelDAIOracle ERPFederal Financial Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTier 3 Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

Federal Financial ManagementGeneral LedgerUSSGL PostingsIntragovernmental TransactionsFinancial Reporting Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analysis and reconciliation of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Review and analyze USSGL postings and account balances
Prepare and process journal vouchers and accrual accounting entries
Perform account reconciliations, investigate abnormal balances, and recommend corrective actions
Perform intragovernmental transaction reconciliations and research discrepancies
Support preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules
Respond to audit requests by researching transactions and preparing supporting documentation
Collaborate with DFAS and DoW stakeholders to resolve accounting issues
Support recurring and ad hoc accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting activities
Assist in evaluating, documenting, and improving internal controls over financial reporting
Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and desk procedures
Perform financial reconciliations and quality control reviews
Analyze accounting transactions and recommend corrective actions
Learn new financial systems, policies, and accounting requirements quickly
Support other accounting and financial management tasks, including developing and uploading financial reports
Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
2–5 years of accounting or federal financial management experience
Knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and General Ledger concepts
Experience performing account reconciliations, financial analysis, and researching accounting discrepancies
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote environment
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Experience supporting a Federal financial management organization
Familiarity with DFAS processes
Understanding of internal controls and audit support
Experience with DAI, Oracle ERP, or comparable federal financial management systems
Experience documenting business processes or SOPs
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (or higher) background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC), as required by the Government

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Life insurance plans
401k matching
Generous leave programs
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development