Subcontracts & Project Accounting Analyst

ARA•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARA’s financial team in Champaign, IL, is seeking a driven, career-minded individual who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail. This position has the potential for various career growth paths. If you enjoy problem solving with endless potential for learning and like working with a team of out-of-the-box thinkers, this is the job for you! You will be a valued member of a team of passionate, service-focused professionals who are committed to ARA’s core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth. This is a full-time, on-site position in our office in Champaign.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience (or equivalent)
Highly efficient computer skills, with the ability and willingness to learn new programs/skills
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and Word
Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized with a strong work ethic
Customer service focused with excellent time management and prioritization skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage independent tasks and/or projects
Requires ability to: Communicate effectively (both verbal and written) Enter data accurately into computer systems Think critically and pay acute attention to details Build relationships and work collaboratively with team members Work independently and take ownership of individual tasks

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with accounting procedures preferred
Ability to take on challenges with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Assist in subcontracting, performing analysis of supplier proposals with respect to Terms and Conditions, appropriate FAR clause flow-downs, proposed price/cost, schedule, and coordination of the technical response as it relates to the specifications/statement of work.
Participate on multi-functional teams to obtain business solutions on complex, nonstandard agreements. Regularly interact with other procurement organization staff, functional peer groups, suppliers and internal customers.
Interface with vendors and customers and perform extensive investigations as required.
Review and verify employee travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with ARA and customer policies.
Process vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner.
Engage in team meetings surrounding deadlines, goals, and projects the team supports.
Assist in creation of invoicing backup for complex state projects, interacting with multiple customer specific invoicing programs.
Accurately enter general ledger (GL) codes and descriptions to company credit card expenses.
Enter vouchers and journal entries into the Costpoint accounting system.
Manage electronic document archives.
Create data entry forms using Microsoft Access.
Review equipment allocation forms and create biweekly journal entries.
Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support team objectives.