Construction Finance/Compliance Analyst

$90,000 - $150,000/Yr

Armand Corporation - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Newark, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm with over 33 years of experience in the industry, is seeking a full-time Construction Financial/Compliance Analyst. This role is crucial for a federal construction project that involves complex rail, transit, and other transportation projects in New York and New Jersey. The ideal candidate will possess 3 to 5 years of full-time accounting experience specifically within the construction or engineering sectors, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution. This position is full-time and requires on-site presence, with candidates expected to reside in or near the New York metropolitan area. The Construction Financial/Compliance Analyst will play a pivotal role in preparing and distributing monthly financial reporting packages, ensuring that the reports provide critical insights and strategic focus. A key responsibility will be to ensure that all financial information complies with federal reimbursement rules. The candidate should have a solid understanding of Federal-State Partnership grant experience, particularly in relation to large non-profit accounting and federal grants. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for preparing ad hoc reports as requested and will work closely with finance managers and department members to enhance teamwork and client service. The role also involves maintaining fiscal files and records to document transactions for annual audits, ensuring that payments for reimbursable operational expenses are accurately coded to corresponding revenue accounts, and preparing invoices for submission to clients. The analyst will support project management and contracts teams to ensure that all deliverables are met and will perform additional duties as necessary to support the finance department's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and distributing monthly financial reporting packages, ensuring reporting provides critical depth and strategic focus.
• Ensure financial information is compliant with federal reimbursement rules.
• Demonstrate a firm understanding of Federal-State Partnership grant experience, particularly with large non-profit accounting and federal grants.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
• Work closely with finance managers and department members to deliver value through teamwork and enhance client service.
• Maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions for annual audits.
• Ensure that payments for reimbursable operational expenses are properly coded to matching revenue accounts.
• Prepare invoices for submission to clients.
• Support project management and contracts teams to ensure deliverables are met.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree is a plus.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience working with Federal Grants.
• Strong finance and accounting skills, including a complete understanding of financial statements.
• Firm understanding of Federal-State Partnership grant experience.
• Strong office technology skills, with advanced skill in MS Excel VLOOKUP.
• Experience with EAR and SAGE or other relevant software preferred.
• Understanding of the general ledger, review of journal entries, and maintenance of account reconciliations.
• Understanding of Construction Accounting and ability to review and reconcile payment breakdowns are required.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adaptability to various competing demands.
• Demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with ERP systems beyond SAGE.
• Familiarity with non-profit accounting practices.