Marine Corps MOS · Support
3451 Financial Management Resource Analyst
Overview
A Financial Management Resource Analyst performs accounting, budgeting, and other financial management duties for appropriated funds supporting operating forces and supporting establishments. The analyst maintains and reconciles official records, enters cost accounting data, analyzes financial systems, and builds reports and data models to support forecasts and recommendations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- accounting and general ledger management
- budget execution and tracking
- financial data reconciliation
- cost accounting and cost analysis
- financial systems operation and troubleshooting
- data entry quality control
- financial reporting and variance analysis
- internal controls and compliance support
- spreadsheet modeling
- process documentation and improvement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
Civilian Career Paths
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
- Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Related Occupations
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Brokerage Clerks
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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