Project Control Analyst II

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akima Logistics is looking for a Project Control Analyst to support the Aerospace division. This role will be a hybrid role. To join our outstanding team of professionals, apply today! This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

3 - 5 years' experience providing project accounting support for services contracts for government customers.
MS Excel Proficiency.
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, proactive.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Track record of delivering well-organized and accurate work.
Proven ability to work well with accounting, contracts, and project personnel to accomplish tasks.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field preferred.
This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Huntsville, AL

Nice To Haves

Understanding of CostPoint Project Module Proficiency and Cognos - Preferred.
Deltek Time and Expense - Preferred.
Strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Background in Aerospace Programs.
Inventory/Corridor Experience.
Over and Above (OVAA) type work experience (Billing, Revenue Recognition, Work Requests).

Responsibilities

Assist Program Managers in all duties related to financial and performance, planning, tracking, and reporting.
Initiate, monitor and maintain proper project setup in Deltek Costpoint via completion and submission of the Project Setup Form. The form includes the project number structure, funding setup, revenue and billing formula setup, project ceilings, labor categories, billing rates, rate sequence, project workforce, etc.
Develops project cost/schedule baselines and budgets.
Monitors project actuals and resolve any issues.
Monitors outstanding project commitments.
Develops monthly project financial forecasts/EACs and conducts variance analysis.
Monitors the project's burn rate against funding remaining.
Analyze project reports to identify and resolve issues.
Communicates project status and findings to Project Management staff weekly and Finance staff monthly.
Documents project status for month-end close reviews.
Proactively monitor project timecards, ensure timecard errors are identified, and corrections are processed in timely manner.
Ensure accuracy of project-related expense reports and ensure timely processing.
Be able to accurately use Costpoint and Corridor to tie out Inventory Reports on monthly basis.
Ensure subcontract/vendor payments are processed correctly and in timely fashion.
Review Purchase Requisitions to ensure project codes are correct.
Provide customer specific invoice backup.
Monitor billing and payment status of customer invoices.
Perform unbilled analysis and monthly accrual calculations. Be able to work on Inception to Date Costs Plus Fee on Costs Revenue Formula Program.
Assists PM with invoice collection.
Track contractual obligations and deliverables.
Identifying and analyzing project risk.
Development and execution of internal and external project reviews.
Initiating Purchase Requisitions and goods receipts in Deltek Costpoint's Procurement module.
Generation and analysis of financial reports.
Communicating timecard and expense practices for the project.
Customer invoice review and approval prior to submission.
Funding notifications to the customer (i.e. 75% letters).
Contract Closeouts.
Review and analyze contract, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure project meets. financial and reporting requirements.
Assistance with pricing and historical data collection.
Responsible for the development and submission of quarterly unbilled analysis packages.
Oversee / assist with project closeout activities.
Maintain project files on SharePoint including: contracts & contact modifications, subcontracts, proposals, budgets & plans, schedules, project review materials, reports, deliverables, invoices, leases and agreements.