Staff Program Financial Analyst

ARA Career•Kirtland AFB, 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 ARA is a fast-paced, growing company providing in-depth research and scientific, engineering, and technical support services to solve problems of national and global importance. ARA provides exciting growth opportunities for highly qualified and motivated individuals. The Test Technology Division is located on Kirtland Air Force Base. Therefore, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current registration to gain access onto the Base. ARA is an employee-owned company, equal opportunity employer, and provides an excellent benefits package. Salary range is dependent on skill level, experience, and education.

Requirements

Must be skilled in project accounting, program control, cost analysis, budget tracking, and forecasting
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
Two to four years of related work experience.
Must have strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be U.S. Citizen
Must be able to acquire & maintain Secret DoD clearance
This position requires good working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
The ideal candidate is responsible, energetic, self-motivated, detail oriented, able to organize and execute work independently, proactive in problem solving, flexible to meet changing requirements, and service oriented.
Integrity, initiative, and dependability are a must.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current registration to gain access onto the Base.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Deltek Cost Point Accounting System is a plus.

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
Preparing cost estimates for PMs
Quality control of client invoices
Informing the Division Administrator of potential billing issues
Other duties as assigned.
Serve as regular liaison with our corporate accounting staff on all financial aspects of our contracts.