Finance Project Analyst
SRI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,873 - $84,636 per year
About the role
- Responsible for the Project Setup function; partnering with Accounting and Contracts to ensure projects are set up correctly
- Maintain project plan/forecast by reviewing actual hours vs. planned, bringing issues to the attention of the Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Manager (PM) and Business Manager
- Track project billing & accounts receivable (AR); verifying invoices are prepared and issued correctly, on time and per the contract/grant requirements, tracking invoicing, aging receivables and unbilled
- Prepare accruals for period-end and year-end close processes
- Provide approved estimates at completion (EACs) to accounting as required
- Prepare and submit client monthly performance measurement reports
- Monitor projects for 75% complete requirements, alert contracts team when notice is required
Requirements
- BS/BA in business administration, accounting or finance, or 2-3 years of related experience in government contracting
- Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint and the desire to learn new software skills
- Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and shifting demands
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and ensure high quality through attention to details and requirements
- Discretion and maturity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience with project budgets, variance analysis, financial reporting
- Experience in Costpoint/Deltek
- Knowledge of government contracting management, proposal and costing regulations
- Understanding of proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions in both government contracting and commercial environments
- General knowledge of GAAP, CAS and FAR
- A knowledge of DHHS or NSF grant or contracting processes and procedures
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project setupproject billingaccounts receivablefinancial reportingvariance analysisaccrualsestimates at completionproposal preparationcost controlproject maintenance
Soft Skills
customer serviceproblem solvingattention to detaildiscretionmaturityprioritizationadaptabilitycommunication