Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Caribou Thunder

Location: Chantilly, VA

Requisition#: CS39420

Date Posted: 8/16/2023

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Associate degree in finance, business administration or a related field

Experience: 3 years (2 additional years in lieu of a degree)

Position Summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Finance Administrator to join our team and provide comprehensive financial execution support to the directorate. This role involves diverse responsibilities such as financial policy guidance, voucher processing, General Ledger analysis, obligating PCS travel orders, and addressing complex finance inquiries. The Finance Administrator will operate in a medium to fast-paced environment, interacting with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant financial transactions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, providing financial support to a workforce of over 3,000 officers. If you possess the required skills, a strong understanding of financial processes, and a commitment to maintaining compliance and accuracy, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Complete Description

As a Finance Administrator, you will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals to provide finance execution support to the directorate, involving tasks ranging from voucher processing to General Ledger analysis.

• Your role will require excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and policies.
• Process vouchers and obligate PCS travel orders efficiently and in adherence to regulations.
• Provide financial customer support, addressing complex inquiries and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Monitor General Ledger reports, identifying delinquencies and anomalies, and taking corrective actions.
• Stay updated with Sponsor Regulations and Policies, interpreting and applying them to support the customer.
• Collaborate with team leads, management, and stakeholders to address complex financial issues.
• Assist in updating reports and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks, meeting expected turnaround times.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial regulations and policies.
• Flexibility to work from Chantilly, VA, with occasional travel to McLean, VA.
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including voucher systems, financial software, and Cognos.

Preferred Requirements

• Intermediate-level proficiency in using financial systems, including the sponsor travel system, financial system, and asset tracking software.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex financial inquiries and providing customer support.
• Familiarity with Sponsor Regulations and Policies.
• Ability to analyze General Ledger reports, identify anomalies, and collaborate with stakeholders to rectify issues.
• Previous exposure to team collaboration and effective teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing complex financial matters.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing regulations and tools.

Company Description

Caribou Thunder is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006.

Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world. Caribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide.  We offer industry-leading salaries, flexible work-life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match).  Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where each and every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal of supporting National Security programs. 

Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.

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