Financial Analyst II at American Water Enterprises in Camden, New Jersey

Job Description:

Military Services Group (MSG) works with the United States Military to treat and supply water and to collect and treat wastewater for military installations all over the country as part of the federal government’s Utility Privatization Program.

Primary Role

Responsible for the financial analysis and budgeting for various contracts within the Military Services Group (MSG) in the market-based business.  Assist Finance Director with monthly close, budgeting, project costing and general accounting activity. Responsible for engaging and closely interacting with operations group at installations supported by MSG.

Key Accountabilities

Budgeting:

• Preparation of annual operational budgets and monthly forecasting


• Variance analysis of actual to budget and forecast


• Track KPIs, report on variances, and provide management with recommendations for improvement(s)


• Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to Military Services Group Management team


• Forecast Balance Sheet and review of Balance Sheet changes & variances.

Project Costing:

• Track and analyze actual project results to original estimates. Provide operations with timely reporting and variance analysis of project financial results


• Update project-costing system with new projects, change orders and budget/estimate change requests


• Maintain project-costing system; close inactive projects, maintain customer lists, etc.

Monthly Close/General Accounting:

• Provide direct finance support to operations (incudes variance analysis support)


• Prepare monthly revenue and cost accruals


• Ensure timely flow of accounting documentation (A/P, A/R, etc.)


• Maintain internal controls of finance and accounting functions


• Monthly P&L review and preparation of variance reports and explanations


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills

Technical:

• Working knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office, Outlook, etc.)


• Working knowledge of financial systems, frameworks and functionality


• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft AX, SAP, or other ERP systems a plus.


• Knowledge and experience with Hyperion software a plus.


• Federal contract accounting experience a plus

Functional:

• Knowledge of USGAAP, IAS, regulatory practices, and company policy


• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent planning, time management and organizing skills


• Familiarity with policies, procedures and processes related to general accounting, fixed assets, project accounting, cash management, procurement to pay, planning, HR and payroll

Continued Knowledge/Skills...

Interpersonal/Leadership:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Ability to build productive working relationships with customers/clients and employees


• Ability to be flexible with job duties and scope of work


• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and engage in implementing improvements


• Capable of being entrusted with “Confidential” information


• Ability to contribute to an environment focused on customer satisfaction


• Be viewed as a credible source of Finance and Accounting knowledge

Experience/Education

• 5 to 7 years prior accounting/finance related job experience required.


• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience preferred, SAP or other ERP experience a plus.


• Experience with Government contracting preferred.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred. 

Travel Requirements

• < 10% local and regional travel

Competencies

• Champions safety


• Customer obsessed


• Cultivates innovation


• Nimble learning


• Drives Results


• Collaborates

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