Express Employment Professionals is currently looking to connect you with a great company that is focused on providing public health to our community. Work life balance is a top priority and they are committed to providing a diverse and healthy work environment. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Financial Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts budget meetings with and/or emails reports to client to analyze costs, project future expenditures, and minimize lapse funding.
• Processes accounts payable/receivable, purchase orders, expense reimbursements/advances, and subcontractor payments and ensures timely submission to the Finance & Contracts office for payment.
• Serves as a financial liaison to the finance & contracts office. Ensures compliance with current financial policies and procedures.
• Performs account analysis and reconciliation for all accounts and communicates directly with the Financial Manager on any identified issue.
• Identifies and investigates inaccuracies within project accounts and works with staff to correct inaccuracies.
• Researches, prepares, and verifies a variety of financial data to provide information, strategies, and recommendations on accounts.
• Develops budgets for new projects and amends current project budgets as needed.
• Develops and tracks subcontracts, Letters of Agreement, and Facility Agreements and communicates directly with subcontractors and vendors when necessary.
• Troubleshoots in the areas of accounts payable, affiliate employee expense reimbursements/advances, and subcontract content to ensure quality assurance and compliance with accounting rules, policies, and project budgets.
• Maintains advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity; treats program information as confidential.
• Maintains a positive, strong, credible, professional, and interpersonal relationship with all parties relevant to client projects and always represents the best interest of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Financial Analyst Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Experience: A minimum of three years related experience in accounts payable, budget compliance, record keeping, financial report preparation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• This is a position requiring strong organization, focused attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Accuracy working with data and numbers.
• A high level of personal integrity and dedication.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional and diplomatic communication skills.
• Provides the program with a knowledgeable resource.
• Ability to work as a member of a team is also important.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and a team player, with good work ethics.
• There is a great need for critical thinking skills in this role.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 75% of the time. Standard office environment, with ability to work remotely at times. May require valid vehicle operator’s license where needed to perform duties of the position.