Financial Analyst - DoD Contracting & Billing

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Colorado Springs is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract. You will track financial transactions, prepare journal entries and month-end close, and contribute to balance sheet reconciliations.

This role requires 2+ years general experience, 1+ year in accounting, a bachelor’s degree, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work near Schriever Space Force Base. DoD Secret clearance within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• Must have 1+ 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Amentum in Colorado Springs is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract. You will track financial transactions, prepare journal entries and month-end close, and contribute to balance sheet reconciliations.

This role requires 2+ years general experience, 1+ year in accounting, a bachelor’s degree, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work near Schriever Space Force Base. DoD Secret clearance within 90 days is required.