Financial Analyst (Auditor)

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

This position is located in the office of Investigations Demonstrate proficiency in the fields of accounting and auditing in order to facilitate accurate, complete, and meaningful submission of financial information. Analysis of data principally takes the form of a written report that provides a quantitative analysis of the data submitted in response to Commission questionnaires. Prepare all documentation related to the audit activity, including notification letters to the firms to be examined, audit worksheets, and reports of the results of audits. Review and evaluate financial data submitted by U.S. firms in connection with questionnaires issued by the Commission. Examine accounts for the purpose of ascertaining that reported data fairly present the financial position of the audited activity, and evaluate reliability of reported results. Identify essential information, trends, and outliers. Serves as advisor to Commissioners and the Commission's senior staff on the reliability and interpretation of data submitted by U.S. firms in connection with the statutory investigations conducted by the Office of Investigations; serves as the liaison with company officials and outside counsel for all questions and follow-ups regarding their reported financial data.