Financial Specialist

Location –

Research Triangle Park (Greater Raleigh-Durham Area), North Carolina

This is a position with the Army Research Office (ARO) who's mission is to serve as the Army’s executive agency for development and conduct of extramural basic research with authority and responsibility for programs in the physical sciences, engineering sciences, and mathematical and information sciences, in response to Army wide requirements.

Job Description –

Provide support with customers to ensure monthly invoicing of project expenses and monthly submission of documentation.

Capture financial data to ensure the government has the most accurate information to measure the fiscal performance.

Provide monthly financial reports: cash management spreadsheet.

Provide a monthly report of budget performance.

Reviews, examines, coordinates and routes invoices to Defense Finance Accounting Service.

Generates reports and supports technical program managers and others.

Prepares, analyzes and verifies accounting documents prior to entering them into the automated

Other financial analysis and support as needed, including documenting emails, telephone interactions and customer contacts.

200 Hours of specific training and on-the-job training will be included.

Physical Demands –

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate computer systems. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work –

This is a Full-Time position. Dayshift, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)/FLEX possible.

Travel –

None required.

Required Education –

Possess (at a minimum) a Bachelor’s degree. Relevant financial systems and accounting experience or relevant experience of five (5) years in Contract Closeout related activities can be substituted for degree.

Expertise in contemporary business computer tools (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentations, and graphics) is essential.

Possess the ability to work independently with minimal training and oversight.

Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Benefits –

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Federal Holidays

401K Plan

Sick Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision plan available