Staff Program Financial Analyst

Applied Research Associates • Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

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About The Position

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has a full-time position for a Program Financial Analyst. The individual must be skilled in project accounting, program control, cost analysis, budget tracking, and forecasting, and must have knowledge in government accounting practices with the ability to read government lines of accounting to identify key elements of funding type and status. Applicant must be able to compile and analyze data from different formats to prepare the monthly and quarterly financial reports for the client. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field and two to four years of related work experience. The successful candidate must have strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of the Deltek Cost Point Accounting System is a plus. Must be U.S. Citizen* Must be able to acquire & maintain Secret DoD clearance*

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Two to four years of related work experience
• Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of government accounting practices
• Ability to read government lines of accounting
• Good working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Deltek Cost Point Accounting System

Responsibilities

• Computing monthly and quarterly financial reports to contract specifications.
• Tracking received funding by ACRN and CLIN
• Work with Project Managers to understand project variances and report reasons and solutions to corporate accounting
• Provide Project Managers with e-office support to help setup project plans
• Maintaining the cost estimating workbook for proposals.
• Actively participating in the preparation and final submittal of Task Order Response Packages
• Setting up new charge codes per Project Manager (PM) request
• Creating and maintaining Task Order budgets
• Creating and maintaining program plan financial forecast budgets within contract specifications.
• Supporting PMs with financial budgeting and cost analysis

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Growth opportunities for highly qualified and motivated individuals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees