[Hiring] Junior Financial Analyst @Converge Strategies

Role Description

The Junior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the Company. Working closely with Company management, CSL's internal finance team, and our outsourced accounting partners, this role assists with:

• Project support
• Financial analysis
• Invoicing
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• State compliance

The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and is eager to learn government contracting compliance (DCAA) and corporate finance workflows. CSL offers a fully remote or hybrid working environment with a supportive culture dedicated to maintaining a sustainable, balanced workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field is required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online or similar).
• Experience with Government Contracting (GovCon) ERP systems (such as Unanet or Deltek) is preferred.
• Proficient to advanced skillset in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel (xlookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Contracting Accounting Standards and other regulations (CAS, FAR, DCAA, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Acute attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort collaborating across all management levels.
• Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, evolving consulting environment.

Requirements

• Support project managers (PMs) with initial project setup, tracking, and onboarding workflows.
• Assist in tracking project-specific margins and analyzing project financial health.
• Routinely reconcile project managers' tracking sheets with accounting data to maintain financial alignment.
• Act as the first point of contact for project managers regarding basic financial, tracking, and system questions.
• Assist in preparing CFS JV contract status reports.
• Support the team in analyzing financial variances between actual and budgeted results, identifying trends, and preparing performance reports.
• Assist in maintaining and developing corporate cash flow models and projections.
• Review employee expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary resource for internal staff questions regarding expense policies and tracking.
• Collaborate with our outsourced accounting firm to process accounts payable and handle transactional accounting work.
• Provide hands-on assistance to PMs in submitting, reviewing, and editing client invoices.
• Actively monitor client invoice payments, identify overdue balances, and lead follow-up efforts with clients.
• Reconcile incoming payments with project invoices to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Execute state business registrations and maintain the company's compliance tracker.
• Help ensure compliance with DCAA regulations by tracking allowable costs, participating in contract audits, and organizing necessary documentation.
• Help prepare necessary files, reconciliations, and general ledger reports for year-end corporate financial audits.
• Conform to organizational policies, internal procedures, and government regulations.
• Perform other operational and administrative finance tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Vacation and benefits package
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Annual incentive under the CSL Annual Incentive and Merit Plan