Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time Financial SMEs to join our team in support of the Air Force.  We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc5000's list of fast growing private companies in America multiple years in a row and Best Places to Work for consecutive years, seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

We focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long-term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there’s a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

This role is responsible for performing detailed research and analysis of Sub-Ledger and General Ledger (GL) activity to support audit readiness and financial compliance. This role identifies audit issues, conducts root-cause analysis, recommends corrective actions, and supports or performs corrective action implementation. The position requires close coordination with auditors, financial managers, and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and auditable financial records. This role shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed analysis of Sub-Ledger and General Ledger transactions, balances, and supporting documentation
• Research discrepancies, unsupported balances, and non-compliant accounting practices
• Analyze historical and current GL data to identify trends, systemic issues, and root causes
• Develop corrective action recommendations that address root causes and align with applicable accounting standards and policies
• Define implementation steps, timelines, roles, and expected outcomes for corrective actions
• Support or perform implementation of approved corrective actions, including transaction corrections, process updates, and documentation revisions
• Track and report progress toward corrective action completion
• Validate that implemented corrective actions resolve identified audit issues
• Communicate complex financial issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AF Funds Control, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Treasury Reporting, General Funds and Working Capital Funds
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes
• Detailed familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with AF Lines of Accounting and financial data elements
• Experience reconciling contract / obligation documents
• Experience reviewing miscellaneous collection and disbursement vouchers
• Experience reconciling D-to-O balancing
• Experience reviewing an Open Document Listing
• Experience researching dormant obligations
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure, or High bond
• Familiarity with the following systems/software and terminology preferred
  • Access Online (AXOL)
  • Advana
  • Central Disbursing System (CDS)
  • Commander's Resource Integration System (CRIS)
  • Defense Cash Management System (DCMS)
  • Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS)
  • Deployable Disbursing System (DDS)
  • Defense Transaction Interface Module (DTIM)
  • Financial Management Suite (FMSuite); FRC module
  • General Accounting and Finance System Base Level (GAFS-BL)
  • General Accounting and Finance System Re-Engineered (GAFS-R)
  • Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS)
  • Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC)
  • Mechanization of Contract Administration System (MOCAS)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
  • Reserve Travel System (RTS)
  • Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
  • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)

Education:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting

Security Clearance:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The expected total compensation range for this position is between $65,000 and $90,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses.  Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law.  This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). 

Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or Agencies!

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