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Position Title: Financial Analyst Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position Clearance Type: DoW Secret Shift: Day shift Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Description of Duties: 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 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. This may include a combination of period-end reports, GL account reconciliation, vendor accounts and labor records.
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. The successful candidate will: Display responsiveness, flexibility, organization, and diligence are necessary. Perform as a highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment. Have strong organizational skills and be very detailed oriented Demonstrate excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies. Basic 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 Desired Requirements: 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.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Compensation Details: $33.65/hr – $38.46/hr The compensation range or hourly rate l