Job Title: Financial Analyst
Duration: 4 Month, Contract
Pay rate: $ 29.00 /hr. on w2 Without benefits.
Location: Austin, TX 78702
Shift timings: (M-F) 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM
BG/DT required: Yes
Job Description:
- The Financial Analyst reports directly to the Program Manager-Technical Accounting. This position is responsible for providing financial information to management by preparing, researching, or analyzing accounting data; preparing intermediate level reports and financial statements.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial reports including consolidated annual financial statements, grant reports, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership, auditors, grantors, or other stakeholders.
- Manage and maintain financial systems including Oracle EPM, LeaseQuery, and other financial software used by the Controller's department.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize account information and trends by applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Help the Accounting team including general ledger, project accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll as needed with the heavy workload and meeting deadlines.
- Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with Client's policies, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
- Assist departments, auditors, and other customers by providing policy/procedures, financial information, and/or guidance with automated or manual systems.
- Serve as a resource in accounting research for the client. Research and stay current on new guidance, publications, standards, and emerging trends related to accounting.
- Assist with special accounting projects as directed by the Program Manager-Technical Accounting.
- Maintain a safe working environment by following safety and security policies.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Related experience may be substituted on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
- One (4) year of progressively responsible experience reconciling financial accounts, preparing and reporting financial data, and maintaining complex databases.
- Two (3) years of experience working in Windows environment (Word, Excel) utilizing financial application software.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
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