Finance Project Analyst

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. They are seeking a Finance Project Analyst to partner with the Business Manager and Finance Operations team to ensure contracts/projects are managed within budget, schedule, and scope, supporting SRI’s growth and mission.

Responsibilities

• Support the project setup process by partnering with Accounting and Contracts to ensure projects are set up correctly and in accordance with contractual, billing, and revenue recognition requirements
• Review and maintain an understanding of contractual requirements, deliverables, terms and conditions, billing and payment schedules, and periods of performance for assigned projects to support accurate project administration and financial management
• Monitor project financial status and funding levels to ensure projects remain within budget and contractual requirements
• Prepare and submit client financial reports in accordance with contractual requirements
• Track project billing and accounts receivable (AR) activities, including invoice review, verifying invoices are prepared and issued accurately and in accordance with contract requirements, providing invoice approvals and supporting documentation, and monitoring receivables and unbilled balances
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) as required
• Prepare accruals to support year-end close processes
• Monitor projects approaching completion thresholds and coordinate with Contracts regarding required notifications or closeout actions
• Support Project Leaders (PL) / Principal Investigators (PI) and Project Managers (PM) in developing appropriate project / task structures and charge numbers aligned with contractual and billing requirements
• Maintain project forecasts by reviewing actual performance against budget and planned hours, escalating issues to the Project Leader (PL) / Principal Investigator (PI), Project Manager (PM), and Business Manager (BM) as appropriate
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to improve financial processes and overall project controls

Skills

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or 2-3 years of related experience in government contracting. New grads welcome to apply!
• Due to government contract requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability and desire to learn new systems
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and shifting demands
• Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with project budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint
• Knowledge of government contracting management, proposal and cost accounting regulations
• Understanding of proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions within government contracting and commercial environments
• General knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR
• Knowledge of DHHS or NSF grant and contracting processes and procedures

Benefits

• Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.
• SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

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