Financial Analyst IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will track and analyze financial transactions, prepare and record journal entries and accruals, analyze activity, perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, and prepare monthly and quarterly management and company reports. This includes period-end reports, GL account reconciliation, vendor accounts, and labor records. The role involves entering and validating Contract Awards and modifications within the financial system, understanding their financial requirements, and preparing and submitting billing/invoices accurately and on time. The analyst will also analyze records of operations, trends, costs, revenues, commitments, and obligations to project future financial performance. Maintaining an organized electronic file system for contract and billing documentation, identifying and driving process improvements, modifying database queries and reports, managing assigned projects, and assisting with special projects are key aspects of the position. The successful candidate must be responsive, flexible, organized, diligent, and a motivated self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively. Strong organizational and detailed-oriented skills are essential, along with excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with management and external auditors.

Requirements

Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience (May be reduced with completion of advanced education)
Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience in general accounting
Must have a bachelor’s degree (of higher) in a related field
Must have professional experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for large volumes of data.
Must have experience operating standard office equipment (fax, copier, printer, phone) including proficiency in financial accounting systems.
Must have analytical skills, ability to dig into the details and provide recommendations.
Must live within fifty miles of Schriever Space Force Base, CO.
Must have, or obtain within 90 days of offer, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Be able to identify and resolve issues independently
Be able to identify need for process improvements and suggestions to implement
Be familiar with Government Contracting, Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and auditing or direct DoD experience.

Responsibilities

Track and analyze financial transactions within the organization.
Prepare and record journal entries and accruals as part of the month-end close process.
Analyze activity and perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management and company reports.
Enter and validate Contract Awards and modifications within the financial system and understand financial requirements of contract awards and modifications.
Prepare and submit billing/invoices in a timely manner, according to contract specifications, including supporting documents such as receipts, statements, invoices, purchase orders, travel forms, as necessary.
Analyze records of present and past operations, trends, and costs, estimated, and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
Maintain an organized electronic file maintenance system for all contract and billing documentation, staying current with contract changes.
Identify and drive process improvements that will both leverage and enhance your skill set.
Modify database queries and reports to meet analytical demands as required.
Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality information to the leadership team.
Assist with special projects that are assigned by the manager.