Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

*Requir ed - US Citizenship / 2+ Years in Accounting*

Ensures the timely processing of payments and financial transactions, including payments, adjustments, returned checks, overpayments, etc., on the automated financial system.

• Follows up on unidentified or other problem payment instruments.
• Reviews and analyzes financial data as required.
• Prepares routine and ad hoc reports.
• Ensures that up-to-date and accurate records of inquiries are maintained and reported.
• Maintains files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets legal documents (i.e. judgments and settlement agreements) as to the calculation of debt balances.
• Ensures the monitoring and maintenance of database used for processing ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments.
• Handles interfaces with various government accounting systems.
• Analyzes financial reports, cost data, operating and project reports, etc. Assists with the training of new employees.
• Assists with yearly audits (both financial and A-123 confirmation audits).
• Handles complex transactions conducted for disbursements that affects the outcome of payments to payees
• Overall QA responsibility for the overall process.
• Answers inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information.
• Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems.
• Fulfills requests by clarifying desired information; completing transactions; forwarding requests.
• Maintains call center database by entering information and document customer interaction.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and knowledge management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two (2) years experience working in a similar environment is required
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Requires specific experience with audit support and management.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles preferred.
• Strong customer service skills, in respect to dealing with employees, supervisors, and external contacts.
• Knowledge of Costpoint, Deltek, or other accounting software systems a plus