Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

BC Forward is looking for Financial Analyst II (Remote Work) in Durham, NC 27703

Position Title: Financial Analyst II (Remote Work)

Mode of Work: Remote but looking for local candidates. May have some onsite projects

Locations: 10 Moore Drive, Durham, NC 27703

Anticipated Start Date: 4/16

Expected Duration: 5+ months

Job type: Contract with possible extension

Shift: 8-5, M-F

Pay rate: $35.00/hr on W2
Note: Need Contract /Revenue Accounting Experience with CPA or CMA Certification Preferred. Must have a Bachelor's Degree in finance/accounting or MBA with accounting focus a plus

Job Description

Position Summary:
This individual will support the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) revenue accounting team to complete special projects in collaboration with cross-functional business partners, and play an integral role in system and process improvements. Conduct analysis of activities at the macro and micro levels for use by managers and senior leadership, including standard or ad hoc reporting.

Duties:
Collect, compile, prepare, and analyze data from multiple systems, to process revenue entries, journal entries, and other financial transactions
Adapt to constantly changing requirements and business needs; quickly implementing solutions when necessary
Supports RCM process improvement initiatives
Ensure continual review and improvement of processes to strengthen controls, improve productivity and reduce cost.
Assist the revenue team in ensuring contracts and agreements are processed in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, including the review of revenue recognition for fixed fee projects using percent of completion methods
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key revenue data, as needed

Day to Day Responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project/Assignment:
Collect, compile, prepare, and analyze data from multiple systems, to process revenue entries, journal entries, and other financial transactions
Adapt to constantly changing requirements and business needs; quickly implementing solutions when necessary
Supports RCM process improvement initiatives
Ensure continual review and improvement of processes to strengthen controls, improve productivity and reduce cost.
Assist the revenue team in ensuring contracts and agreements are processed in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, including the review of revenue recognition for fixed fee projects using percent of completion methods
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key revenue data, as needed

Must have accounting/finance experience: Prefer contract revenue experience

Required Skills:
3+ years of experience in contract management and project accounting, preferred
Experience or background in accounting, finance, contract and project accounting
Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong Excel Knowledge, data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.
Communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter, motivated, independent thinker.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, strong analysis, problem-solving, and decisive judgement. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Is motivated to learn, and being proactive and willing to take on additional responsibilities

Preferred Skills:
CPA or CMA certification
Exp with Peoplesoft

Education Requirement: BD in Finance/Accounting
Education Preferred: MBA w Accounting focus

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in finance/accounting or MBA with accounting focus a plus
Public accounting experience or revenue/technical accounting experience in a public company or a combination of both desired
3+ years of experience in contract management and project accounting, preferred
Strong understanding of accounting principles (ASC 606, US GAAP)
Strong understanding of Order to Cash processes
Experience or background in accounting, finance, contract and project accounting strongly preferred.
Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong Excel Knowledge, data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.
Communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter, motivated, independent thinker
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, strong analysis, problem-solving, and decisive judgement
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Is motivated to learn, and being proactive and willing to take on additional responsibilities
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.
Experience with Peoplesoft preferred

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 220942 when responding to this ad.

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