Finance Analyst

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Finance Analyst who relishes a dynamic, fast-paced environment to execute business processes related to planning, estimating, tracking, analysis and reporting on multiple projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. This individual will have a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, finance concepts, practices and standards as well as knowledge of government industry practices. This position will be onsite in Hampton, VA. This position has the opportunity to work hybrid but must be available to support activity on site at NASA Langley Research Center and the AMA corporate office in Hampton on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:Significant interface with program and project managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including contracts, finance, human resources, payroll, accounts receivable, procurement, subcontract management, etc.Assist Program/Project Analyst with various accounts payable tasks.Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances and maintaining historical records.Responding to vendor enquiries. Prepare analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.Set up new vendors/employees in Costpoint and assist sub-contractors with completion of timesheets in Costpoint.Initiate new project set-up process in Costpoint.Coordinate appropriate project codes to include start and termination dates for employees assigned to the project.Review new task orders and modifications (MODs) for accuracy and consistency.Track all costs to validate that actuals plus projected costs do not exceed budget/funding.Enter and track changes of purchase orders and respective funding status.Monitor subcontractor invoicing and status and support monthly sub-contractor accruals.Identify financial discrepancies and coordinate corrections and assist with month end closings.Adhoc reporting to support evaluation and analysis of annual workplan.Support finance management team in preparation of budget forecasting.

Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.Minimum of 3 years of direct, applicable work-related experience.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.Intermediate/advanced experience with Excel including pivot tables and lookup formulas. Preferably, understanding of data integration and modeling concepts. Experience with Deltek Costpoint is strongly desired. General understanding of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, and hybrid contracts.Ability to integrate into small teams, while balancing requirements across many stakeholders.Ability to interface successfully with customers.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to quickly adapt to dynamic work requirements and learn new disciplines.Knowledge of government project management requirements is desirable.

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws