Associate Analyst - Finance and Accounting Rotation Program (Hybrid in McLean, VA)
The MAXIMUS Finance Rotational Program is a development program designed to develop high caliber individuals into future leaders who will make an impact within the company. Participants will gain an understanding of the broad scope of MAXIMUS through multiple financial rotations that may include Business Segment Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax, Pricing, Accounting (General Ledger), Accounting Systems, or Corporate Finance.
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for producing accurate project financial reporting results and works closely with Project Management to submit on a monthly basis to Corporate Finance.
Track financial status by monitoring variances from forecasts and investigate unusual variances for accuracy.
Organize monthly Finance Calendar of activities with Project
Prepares monthly accruals for submission to Corporate Finance.
Review time sheet corrections for accuracy and submit to Corporate Finance for approval and processing.
Monitor fulfillment expenses closely against forecast assumptions and work with Project Management for recommended changes.
Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, provide appropriate codes and monitor payment status.
Perform research and provides additional information and clarifications of financial data as requested from Corporate Finance Management.
Publish monthly Project Financial Dashboard and Labor Reports to Project Management.
Prepares account reconciliations and various analyses supporting month end/quarter end financials
Prepares timely and accurate financial reports supporting operational finance
Ensures contract compliance on all activities
Assists with SEC reporting and internal audit
Build and maintain working relationships with operating and other finance groups and provide them with subject matter expertise assistance
Assist with special projects as required
Assist the Assistant Controller with coordination of information flow with both internal and external auditors
Performs other duties as may be assigned by management
Qualifications:
Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment delivering results and quality services
Demonstrated experience to execute multiple tasks simultaneously working in a team or independently
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
Associate degree with 0-3 years of experience.
May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
Solve routine problems of limited scope.
Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
Individual contributor representing the most common entry point for this career stream.
As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.