Financial Specialist

Financial SpecialistComtech is a woman-owned small business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reston, VA. We offer IT solutions across the disciplines of program/project management, applications development, infrastructure, Cyber security, and enterprise content/data management services. We have developed our methodologies and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 Framework across enterprise infrastructure operations. These methodologies and processes are reinforced through our organization's externally accredited certifications, which include ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 IT Service Management Systems (SMS, corporate ITIL certification), ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System (ISMS), and CMMI-DEV Level 3.Job DescriptionThe Federal Financial Specialist will serve as a member of a large project team supporting the client's financial improvement and audit readiness goals through a variety of work streams. The team member must possess a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best practices. They will provide guidance on finance business processes, and all controls, and financial management systems, in support of the client's efforts to produce auditable financial statements.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following capabilities: federal accounting and/or auditing, federal financial statement audits, audit/internal controls testingMinimum 2 years of financial improvement and audit readiness experience.Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.Eligible to receive a secret clearance.Preferred Requirements :Big 4 experience with accounting or auditing on federal engagementsProven ability to work independently and as a team memberGood communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsGood organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skillsDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilianDemonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilianCertified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred