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Sparksoft

IT compliance software development and automation

Junior Financial Analyst

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Columbia, MD, USA
HybridHybrid work arrangement in Columbia, Maryland.
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A

About the job

Requirements
  • Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort across the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or similar artificial intelligence productivity tools, with an interest in applying them to automate and improve financial processes.
  • Sharp attention to detail and the communication skills to work effectively across teams.
  • A genuine passion for finance and technology, and curiosity about how modern tools can change the way financial work gets done.
  • Flexibility and confidence to adapt as you move between teams, systems, and priorities throughout the program.
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; an associate's degree or equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Zero to five years of finance experience; internships and academic project work are welcome.
Responsibilities
  • Rotate through Accounting, FP&A/Program Control, Pricing & Compliance, and Financial Systems on a four- to eight-month cadence, building real expertise in each area.
  • Partner with each team on budget development, financial forecasting, and estimate-at-completion 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 as assigned.
  • Use Microsoft Copilot to identify automation opportunities and make routine finance workflows faster and more efficient.
  • Leverage Microsoft Excel and the company's enterprise resource planning system to support day-to-day financial operations.
  • Deliver quality work across multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with additional artificial intelligence tools or platforms beyond Microsoft Copilot, such as automation assistants, artificial-intelligence-driven analytics tools, or large language model applications.
  • Experience with Unanet, Deltek, or a comparable financial enterprise resource planning system.
  • Background in a customer-facing or deadline-oriented professional environment.

About the company

Sparksoft builds IT systems with a focus on 508 accessibility compliance. Their main offering is 508bee, a software solution that automates accessibility testing and integrates into development environments through their DevTOps approach, while applying Agile methods to guide the project lifecycle. They generate revenue from software licensing, consulting services, and custom development for both government agencies and private sector clients. Sparksoft differentiates itself by concentrating on 508 compliance, automating tests, and providing integration-ready tools that support compliant software delivery, including government contracts. The company's goal is to help organizations meet accessibility standards efficiently, reduce compliance risk, and deliver accessible software through automated testing, expert consulting, and tailored development work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Sparksoft a 10-year SEWP VI GWAC prime contract on August 1, 2026.
  • Sparksoft and Asurint partnered on CMS APS on June 6, 2025, expanding screening work.
  • Rhonda White joined as Capture Director on July 20, 2026, strengthening federal pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Sparksoft depends on federal awards; NASA SEWP VI and CMS drive revenue.
  • Large primes like Leidos and Global Alliant pressure Sparksoft on margins and recompetes.
  • Any CMS or NASA protest loss would crush growth and threaten Sparksoft’s core business.

What makes Sparksoft unique

  • Sparksoft’s 508bee automates accessibility validation across development environments.
  • Sparksoft bundles cloud, managed, and shared services for federal health clients.
  • Partners like Red Hat, AWS, Google, ServiceNow, and Salesforce extend delivery breadth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget