SPECIALIST - Accounting Specialist at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are: The Intelligent Systems Division develops automated solutions for commercial and government clients in multiple domains including transportation (traffic management, connected automated vehicle), manufacturing robotics, medical prognostics, and communication standards. Objectives of this Role: Perform accounting and financial reporting to PMs and organization leadership in the Intelligent Transportation Systems and High Reliability Systems Departments. Provide custom invoicing, cost tracking, and earned value in coordination with numerous project managers. Perform custom financial submittals, budget allocations, and coordinate estimates for both proposals and projects. Work autonomously and proactively to improve project financial performance through effective support of PMs, market leaders, and organizational managers. Audit and monitor cost accounting system and financial reporting data to identify issues and performance concerns across projects, organizations, and market areas. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Provide custom invoicing / billing on a monthly basis for approximately 15 projects. Provide cost tracking, and earned value in coordination with numerous project managers. Develop financial and performance metric reports. Develop custom financial submittals, budget allocations, estimations, as part of proposals and projects. Work autonomously to with project leadership and organization leadership to identify process changes and work flows to improve performance tracking and financial support aspects of 3 departments and over 40 different projects. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related degree field with relevant experience. 2+ years: Accounting, business, or government billing, financial, and project cost tracking experience. 2+ years: Strong expertise using Microsoft Excel including proficiency with using formulas and creating graphs/tables. 2+ years: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2+ years: Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills from working in a team environment. A valid/clear driver's license is required.