Description We are offering an opportunity in Livermore, California for a Financial Analyst with a focus on payment and accrual preparation. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciling payments and accruals, providing financial analysis reporting, and lending general support to the Program Accounting Department. This role requires a high degree of independence in managing time and workload.

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements and drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.

• Review and modify large data sets using various database and querying solutions for the purpose of calculating payments and accruals, providing analytics, and reporting for transactional products.

• Participate in the development and utilization of financial models and analysis, assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics.

• Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.

• Research variances to budget and forecast through detailed operational and financial metrics, explaining results.

• Prepare and review journal entries during month and year-end processes.

• Prepare and distribute financial reports and analysis to support financial close processes, ensuring that financial statements are accurate and complete.

• Prepare and analyze 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.

• Assist in process improvement and standardization projects by identifying risk areas and recommendations for improvements.

• Review audits presented by the networks and develop a process to streamline the efforts in the research, analysis, and tracking in this area.

• Perform various ad hoc projects including researching, analyzing, and summarizing data/analysis requests as assigned. Requirements • Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.

• Knowledge of SQL and Oracle.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Analytics.

• Familiarity with Budget Processes, Closing Processes, and Auditing.

• Experience with Payment Processing and Financial Reporting.

• Ability to prepare and review financial statements and journal entries.

• Strong research skills and ability to perform ad hoc financial analyses.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Familiarity with database management and workstation support.

• Knowledge and understanding of finance principles.

• Ability to work on a quarterly schedule.

• Knowledge of the software 'About Time' is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field.

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