Junior Financial Analyst

Sparksoft Corporation

. Rotate through Accounting, FP&A/Program Control, Pricing & Compliance, and Financial Systems on a 4–8 month cadence .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance documentation. Capable of leveraging AI tools to enhance financial processes and deliver quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Microsoft Excel ProficiencyFinancial ForecastingBudget DevelopmentExperience with Financial ERP SystemsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccount ReconciliationEstimate-at-Completion ReportingIndirect Rate WorkpapersCompliance Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFlexibilityCuriosityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Office SuiteFinancial ERP SystemsUnanetDeltek

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingFP&AProgram ControlPricing & Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Rotate through Accounting, FP&A/Program Control, Pricing & Compliance, and Financial Systems on a 4–8 month cadence
Partner with teams on budget development, financial forecasting, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) reporting
Contribute to month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and reporting accuracy reviews
Maintain funding records and support client status reports and ad-hoc financial analyses
Assist in preparing indirect rate workpapers and compliance documentation
Use Microsoft Copilot to identify automation opportunities and improve finance workflows
Use Microsoft Excel and the company’s ERP for day-to-day financial operations
Deliver quality work across multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort across the Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or similar AI productivity tools
Interest in applying AI tools to automate and improve financial processes
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; an Associate's degree or equivalent work experience will be considered
0-5 years of finance experience; internships and academic project work are welcome
Sharp attention to detail
Communication skills to work effectively across teams
Passion for finance and technology
Curiosity about modern financial tools
Flexibility and confidence to adapt between teams, systems, and priorities
Familiarity with additional AI tools or platforms beyond Microsoft Copilot is preferred
Experience with Unanet, Deltek, or a comparable financial ERP system is preferred
Background in a customer-facing or deadline-oriented professional environment is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with employer contributions
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid ways of working
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Curated in-office experience
Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
Training and development programs
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture
Great Place to Work® recognition