Junior Program Control Analyst

ARA’s Transportation Division financial team in Champaign, IL, is seeking a 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 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 service-focused professionals who are committed to ARA’s core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth.

What you will do as a junior program control analyst:


* 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.


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


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


* Process vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner.


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


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


* Accurately enter general ledger codes and descriptions to company accounting systems.


* 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.


* Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support team objectives.

Junior program control analyst requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience


* 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


* Requires ability to:
+ Communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
+ Enter data accurately into computer systems
+ Think critically and pay acute attention to details
+ Build relationships and work collaboratively with team members
+ Work independently and take ownership of individual tasks
+ Take on challenges with a positive attitude


* Familiarity with accounting procedu...