Finance Associate

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

8d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMA is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Finance Associate who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role executes business processes for planning, estimating, tracking, analyzing, and reporting on multiple projects with varying contract types, sizes, complexity, and risk levels. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, finance concepts, practices, and standards, along with knowledge of government industry practices. The position is based in Hampton, Virginia, and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree emphasizing finance, accounting, or a related discipline and at least 3 years of direct, applicable work experience; or an associate's degree in one of those fields and at least 6 years of direct, applicable work experience; or a high school diploma and at least 10 years of direct, applicable work experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Intermediate or advanced Excel experience, including pivot tables and lookup formulas.
Ability to integrate into small teams while balancing requirements across many stakeholders.
Ability to interface successfully with customers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing work requirements and learn new disciplines.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of data integration and modeling concepts.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint is strongly desired.
General understanding of multiple contract types, including FFP, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, and hybrid contracts.
Knowledge of government project management requirements.

Responsibilities

Interface with program and project managers, senior technical staff, and functional organizations including contracts, finance, human resources, payroll, accounts receivable, procurement, and subcontract management.
Process and monitor subcontractor invoice status and support monthly subcontractor accruals.
Assist the Program/Project Analyst with accounts payable tasks.
Reconcile processed work by verifying entries, comparing system reports to balances, and maintaining historical records.
Respond to vendor inquiries, prepare account analyses, and produce monthly reports.
Set up new vendors and employees in Costpoint and assist subcontractors with completing Costpoint timesheets.
Set up purchase orders and process purchase order revisions in Costpoint.
Coordinate project codes, including start and termination dates, for employees assigned to projects.
Review new task orders and modifications for accuracy and consistency.
Track costs to validate that actual and projected costs do not exceed budgets or funding.
Enter and track purchase order changes and their funding status.
Identify financial discrepancies, coordinate corrections, and assist with month-end closings.
Provide ad hoc reporting to support evaluation and analysis of the annual work plan.
Support the finance management team in preparing budget forecasts.