Financial Specialist - NSS

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), expense reporting, credit card reconciliations, and fixed asset activities
• Aid with budget development, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Maintain financial performance, analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, proposals, and ad hoc analyses for leadership and stakeholders
• Support preparation and submission of government contract deliverables and financial reporting requirements
• Prepare account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Develop and maintain financial databases, records, and reporting systems
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Research complex financial issues and recommend practical solutions
• Support audit requests and compliance reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, government contracting, or related financial operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to research financial issues and develop practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and reporting
• Ability to build effective working relationships with operational leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Key Responsibilities

• Support the financial management of NASA contract operations at Stennis Space Center
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, accounting standards, and applicable regulations
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and management decision-making
• Partner with operational leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Maintain accurate financial records, systems, and reporting tools
• Support internal and external audits
• Cookordination of financial activities across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency