Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst I
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Contract

Our direct client is seeking a Financial Analyst I who will be responsible for preparing monthly network payments and accruals. This role is responsible for reconciling payments and accruals while also providing financial analysis, reporting, and general support for the Accounting department.

The ideal candidate has strong AP / AR, finance reporting and analysis, GL accounting support operations, reconciliation, and auditing skills as well as advanced skills with Excel in ERP databases.

The ideal candidate is able to manage time and workload independently.

• Tracks and analyzes key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements. Drives operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Analyzes, reviews, and modifies large data sets using various database and querying solutions in order to be able to calculate payments and accruals, provide analytics and reporting for transactional products.
• Participates in the development and utilization of financial models and analysis. Helps to prepare budgets and forecasts as directed by Manager.
• Evaluates financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics.
• Assists with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Researches variance to budget and forecast through detailed operational and financial metrics and explains results.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries during month- and year-end processes.
• Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Exhibits regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights, weekends and variable schedules as necessary.
• Prepares and distributes financial reports and analysis to support the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes to ensure that financial statements are accurate and complete in all aspects.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly invoices and accruals to ensure accuracy to financial statements and subscriber reporting, which includes the research, resolution and communication of any potential issues or misstatements.
• Assists in process improvement and standardization projects by identifying risk areas and recommendation for improvements.
• Reviews audits presented by the networks, and develops a process to streamline the efforts in the research, analysis, and tracking in this area.
• Performs various ad hoc projects including researching, analyzing, and summarizing data / analysis requests as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS, or equivalent experience.
• Generally requires 1-3 years related experience.
• Experience in industry and / or public accounting or similar work environment.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage work with large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Essbase and experience with Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of database tools (Teradata, SQL, and Microsoft Visual Studio).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Advanced skills with Excel in ERP databases.