Financial Analyst III; Contractor Centennial

Financial Analyst III

We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst III to support program accounting activities in Englewood, Colorado. This long-term contract position focuses on payment and accrual processing, financial reporting, and analytical support that helps maintain accurate records and strengthen business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with large data sets, and the ability to manage priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly network payment and accrual activities, ensuring transactions are calculated accurately and recorded on time.
• Reconcile payments, accrual balances, and related financial records while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Examine large and complex data sets using database and query tools to generate payment calculations, reporting, and actionable insights.
• Build and maintain financial analyses, models, budgets, and forecasts in support of departmental and management needs.
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that contribute to accurate financial close and complete financial statements.
• Research variances against budget and forecast, summarize findings, and communicate drivers behind financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries during month-end and year-end close activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend standardization efforts, and support initiatives that reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Review network audit information, conduct analysis, and help develop more effective methods for tracking and resolving audit-related items.
• Complete ad hoc financial research, reporting, and special projects as assigned by leadership.