Junior Program Control Analyst - Full Time

ARA’s financial team in Champaign, IL, is seeking a driven, passionate, and career-minded individual who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail.

This position has the potential for various career growth paths.

If you enjoy problem solving with endless potential for learning, and you like working with a team of out-of-the-box thinkers, this is the job for you!

You will be a valued member of a team of passionate, service-focused professionals who are committed to ARA’s core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file.

What you will do as a junior program control analyst:


* Review and verify employee travel and expense reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with ARA and customer policies


* Interface with vendors and customers and perform extensive investigations as required


* Process vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner


* Accurately enter general ledger (GL) codes and descriptions to company credit card expenses


* Enter vouchers and journal entries into the Costpoint accounting system


* Manage electronic document archives


* Create data entry forms using Microsoft Access


* Review equipment allocation forms and create biweekly journal entries


* Engage in team meetings about deadlines, goals, and projects the team supports


* Assist in creating invoicing backup for complex state projects, interacting with multiple customer-specific invoicing programs


* Assist in subcontracting, performing analysis of supplier proposals with respect to Terms and Conditions, appropriate FAR clause flow-downs, proposed price/cost, schedule, and coordination of the technical response as it relates to the specifications/statement of work


* Participate on multi-functional teams to obtain business solutions on complex, nonstandard agreements; regularly interact with other procurement organization staff, functional peer groups, suppliers, and internal customers


* Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support team objectives

Junior program control analyst requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience, or equivalent


* Highly efficient computer skills with the ability and willingness to learn new programs/skills


* Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and Word


* Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized, with a strong work ethic


* Customer service focused with excellent time management and prioritization skills


* Ability to build relationships and work collaborative with team members, while also being self-motivated and able to work independently and take ownership of individual tasks


* Familiarity with accounting procedures preferred


* Ability to take on challenges with a positive attitude

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,900 to $50,000/year, de...