Ascension LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant / Analyst to support financial management, accounting, and analytical activities in support of a government client. This role is designed for an early-career professional who is building foundational experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and government financial operations.

The Junior Accountant / Analyst plays an important supporting role in ensuring financial data accuracy, compliance with established policies and procedures, and timely reporting. This position is well-suited for candidates who are organized, analytical, and eager to learn within a structured but dynamic client environment. The role contributes directly to the client’s ability to manage resources effectively, meet reporting requirements, and support sound financial decision-making.

This position is ideal for candidates with foundational accounting knowledge who want hands-on exposure to federal financial processes, systems, and controls while working as part of a collaborative project team.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Junior Accountant / Analyst provides day-to-day financial and accounting support under the direction of senior accounting, auditing, or program management staff. The role focuses on assisting with data collection, reconciliation, analysis, and documentation to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of following established processes while learning to apply accounting and analytical principles in a real-world government setting. The individual must be comfortable working with financial data, spreadsheets, and financial systems, and able to respond efficiently to recurring tasks as well as ad-hoc data requests.

This role supports the client by helping maintain financial integrity, supporting audits and reviews, and ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented. Tools commonly used in this role may include Microsoft Excel, accounting or financial management systems, document repositories, and standard reporting templates.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Assist with compiling, reviewing, and validating financial data for reports, reconciliations, and analysis
• Perform basic account reconciliations and variance analysis under supervision
• Support preparation of financial summaries, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Enter, track, and update financial data in spreadsheets, databases, or financial systems
• Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures
• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing and providing requested documentation
• Maintain orderly electronic files and documentation to support financial traceability
• Assist senior staff with ad-hoc financial analyses and data calls
• Follow established internal controls and data quality standards
• Communicate status, issues, and questions clearly to supervisors and team members