We offer remote work opportunities (Phoenix, AZ).
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting in the compilation and analysis of financial and/or operational costs/benefits associated with assigned areas. Provides solutions to management based on findings from data analysis and trends to include the development of metrics, preparation of reports, graphs, and charts to support the analysis. Develops and maintains an Access database.
Education & Experience
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting data
• 5 years' experience in an accounting related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Preferred:
• 6+ years in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting data
• PeopleSoft experience
• Proficient in nVision and Query
• Extensive Excel including macro, VBA, and complex formulas
Key Responsibilities
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data in order to create standard and ad hoc reports that provide solutions to management on complex issues.
• Provides recommendations to improve internal processes and practices based upon analysis and trends.
• Performs a variety of complex analysis and reporting to provide ongoing information, compiles relevant information, makes comparisons and evaluates results. Prepares a variety of complex financial data, information, and studies in a clear, concise format, month-end financial reports, and provides variance analysis. Identifies, initiates, researches, and prepares evaluations on issues related to assigned areas.
• Presents results of analysis to financial and business leaders to include senior management, assist in coordinating and executing the monthly forecasting process.
• Strong working knowledge of data modeling, trend, and gap analysis.
• Completes weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual analysis on volumes related to the current business.
• Strong working knowledge of data modeling, trend, and gap analysis.
• Develops trend analysis to help predict the future workload requirements.
• Prepares entries for the general ledger and review for reliability, propriety, and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares journal entries for budget and reforecast ledgers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Competencies
Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.
Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.
Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of accounting rules, practices, and principles, software applications, and accounting and forecasting systems, and analytical tools; project management skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary issues.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
• Availability to cover any work shift
• Works within a standard office environment, with 5% travel