Department:  FirePoint Innovations

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience 

Work Schedule: Hours are typically worked between 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary depending upon business need. Work is performed onsite and in-person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

FirePoint is an area within the Division of Industry and Defense on the campus of WSU. We bring the best expertise, technology and capabilities from industry, academia and other government entities, to help the Army accelerate the development and delivery of new capabilities to the Warfighter.
We are looking for someone who can maintain financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metric tracking; can analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support; and excels at identifying and driving process improvements.

Job Summary

Performs financial analysis and reporting for varied sources of funding.

Essential Functions

Reconciles and/or monitors financial transactions. Prepares routine ad hoc financial reports. Formulates, defines and recommends scope and format of reports. May present data and report process improvement recommendations to support financial initiatives. Assists with assigned monthly financial and/or budget reporting and variance documentation. Extracts, analyzes, and manipulates data from various sources using multiple data tools. Identifies and initiates improvement in processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

One (1) year of experience in accounting, finance or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to exercise sound judgment to facilitate solid business decisions.
Ability to problem solve and think critically
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with active listening skills
Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate ambition
Demonstrated ability to seek opportunities and continuously learn

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.