Federal Financial Compliance Specialist

• Participate in planning meetings and assigned review activities.
• Review applicable laws, regulations, client guidance, and recipient documentation.
• Coordinate review schedules, milestones, and assigned tasks.
• Evaluate financial management systems and internal controls, as appropriate.
• Assess compliance with applicable Federal regulations, grant requirements, contractual terms, and established policies and procedures.
• Conduct document reviews, interviews, analytical procedures, and transaction testing.
• Validate supporting documentation and evaluate financial records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain complete workpapers, supporting documentation, and review evidence.
• Identify findings, compliance risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop draft reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Support entrance and exit conferences with recipients, as assigned.
• Coordinate review activities with the Project Manager and Government representatives.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are accurate, complete, timely, and meet established quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and program information.
• Support corrective action follow-up activities.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of contract objectives.

Requirements Bachelor's Degree or approved equivalent substitution. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, compliance, or a related field. Knowledge of Federal financial management principles and internal controls. Ability to analyze financial records and identify compliance risks. Ability to prepare clear technical documentation, workpapers, findings, and reports. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Certified Public Accountant (preferred) Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and Federal grant requirements. Experience evaluating internal controls, financial management systems, and regulatory compliance. Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Federal clients ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This unique feature helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively — a feature exclusive to JobTailor job listings. Hard Skills Financial Analysis Document Review Technical Documentation Preparation Transaction Testing Analytical Procedures Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Ability to Work Independently Collaborative Skills Certifications & Qualifications Certified Public Accountant #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor