About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Financial Support Specialist to provide financial, accounting, budget, and compliance support in a federal environment based in Arlington, VA. This role is ideal for candidates with a foundational accounting or finance education, strong attention to detail, and comfort working with financial documentation and Microsoft Excel.

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Responsibilities

• Review accounting practices and financial documentation for compliance with federal laws, regulations, government accounting practices, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance
• Review and analyze financial statements and supporting documentation for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures
• Identify discrepancies, improper expenditures, and other financial issues that may require corrective action
• Support preparation of budget requests and other financial documentation for office operations
• Organize, review, and maintain financial records and supporting documentation
• Perform financial research, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting as needed
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office tools to prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and documentation
• Provide general financial and administrative support to the Government client

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• General knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial analysis
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, accounting, or audit support preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work onsite in Arlington, VA
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

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Location & Clearance

This position requires regular onsite work in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance and able to comply with any site-specific security or personnel requirements.

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What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with federal financial processes and compliance
• Exposure to budgeting, reconciliation, and financial analysis in a government environment
• Mentorship and development opportunities within Accounting & Finance workstreams
• A pathway to grow into higher-level financial or accounting roles

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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