• Financial Operations Analyst

    Calspan (Buffalo, NY)


    Overview

     

    For over 80 years, the world’s most visionary innovators have trusted Calspan to deliver high-quality, independent engineering design, testing, and research services. From aerospace to automotive, we help bring game-changing ideas to life—and it all starts with a strong foundation of operational excellence.

     

    We’re looking for a full-time Financial Operations Analystto join our team in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you will prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. You will also be responsible for creating invoices according to company practices and submitting invoices to customers.

     

    Why Calspan?

     

    + Be part of something bigger—supporting innovations that shape the future.

    + Join a collaborative, values-driven team that believes in inclusion, accountability, and innovation.

    + Grow your career in a company with a proud legacy and a bold vision.

     

    If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to contribute to a mission that matters—we’d love to hear from you.

    Responsibilities

    + Generate accurate and timely invoicing on a daily basis, ensuring invoicing is in accordance with contract.

    + Receive, research, summarize and process customer receipts including check, ACH and wire payment and data

     

    entry into our accounting system.

     

    + Maintain daily communication with customers via email and phone regarding payment status. Serve as a point of

     

    contact regarding billing and payment options. Produce collection correspondence and coordination of invoices.

     

    + Monitor overdue invoices and follow up as needed to collect payment and set up payment plans.

    + Open jobs within the ERP system, add participants, and monitor funding values to be in alignment with contracts

    + Reconcile related general ledger accounts to actuals; maintain clear and accurate records

    + Research and resolve customer A/R issues. Place billing and collection calls.

    + Maintain financial records and master data in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

    Qualifications

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    + Associate's Degree in related discipline

    + 3+ years in related discipline or;

    + A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

    Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

    + Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Excel

    + Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls

    + Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

    + Ability to succeed in a team environment

    + Customer Service oriented

    + Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently

    + Detail oriented with strong organizational, research and analytical skills

    + Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills

    + Experience working in an ERP environment; Microsoft NAV experience a plus

     

    Be Calspan Culture

     

    At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and a competitive can-do method of action.

     

    Great Benefits= Happy, Committed Employees

     

    Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

     

    Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

     

    The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

     

    All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

     

    Salary Range (min)

     

    USD $24.00/Yr.

     

    Salary Range (max)

     

    USD $32.00/Yr.

     

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    Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo

     

    Job ID 2025-2536

     

    Category Finance