Finance and Contract Support Specialist

As a Finance and Contract Support Specialist at Link Solutions, Inc., you will be responsible for comprehensive contract administration and staff accountant duties. This includes assisting the Financial Manager with timesheets, payroll processing, accounts payable & receivable, and billing. You will also handle forecasting, reporting, and the maintenance of contract records, while supporting the processing of contract awards and proposal submissions.

To qualify for the Finance and Contract Support Specialist role at Link Solutions, Inc., candidates must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance or accounting. Experience in government contracting and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and GAAP standards is crucial. Additionally, candidates should possess strong Excel skills and exceptional organizational abilities.

Essential skills for a Finance and Contract Support Specialist at Link Solutions, Inc. include excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills (both written and oral), and superior organizational skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks efficiently, and be self-starters capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Beneficial experience for the Finance and Contract Support Specialist role includes prior work in government contracting, along with hands-on experience supporting finance or accounting operations in small to medium-sized businesses. Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and prior government contract administration experience are also advantageous.

At Link Solutions, Inc., career growth is highly encouraged for Finance and Contract Support Specialists. You’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that expand your skill set in contract management and finance. Additionally, our supportive team environment prioritizes your professional development, allowing you to take on new challenges and advance your career.

In responding to this question, outline your direct experiences with government contracts, emphasizing any specific responsibilities you had, such as contract proposal submissions or administration. Discuss any successes during those experiences, and be sure to mention the compliance standards you adhered to.

Discuss your approach to timesheet management, highlighting any tools or software you utilized, such as Deltek Costpoint. Explain how you ensured accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timeliness in payroll processing.

Emphasize your organizational skills by providing specific examples of how you’ve prioritized competing tasks in previous roles. Mention any system or method you use, such as a task list or project management tools, to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

Provide a brief story about a significant challenge you faced in your finance role. Describe the issue clearly, your analysis and thought process in resolving it, and the successful outcome that resulted from your actions.

Discuss your familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, explaining how you have used it in financial management tasks. Detail your experience with forecasting, perhaps including the types of reports you have generated and how accurate your forecasts have typically been.

Explain your understanding of GAAP and any relevant government regulations. Discuss the processes you follow to ensure compliance, such as regular audits, training, and maintaining up-to-date documentation.

Share a situation where you effectively communicated financial data to individuals not versed in finance. Highlight the techniques you used to simplify the information, ensuring understanding without losing critical details.

You can talk about your commitment to ongoing professional development through courses, certifications, or industry seminars. Mention specific areas you want to develop further, linking it back to the role of Finance and Contract Support Specialist.

Reflect on your personal motivations, whether they stem from career advancement, personal development, or making a positive impact through your work. Relate this back to how these motivations align with working at Link Solutions, Inc.

Discuss current trends impacting the finance field such as changes in compliance regulations or advancements in technology. Provide insight into how you keep up with these challenges and your strategies for managing them effectively.