Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst 1369639

A leading University is seeking a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will report to the university bursar and perform complex finance functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, systems and analyze and resolve varied complex issues and reconciliations, and communicate solutions to students and campus partners. The ideal candidate has four years of experience ideally with a focus on financial. The company offers a great work environment!

Financial Analyst Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $55/hr
• Worksite: Leading University (Stanford, CA 94305 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment

Financial Analyst Responsibilities:

• Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts.
  • Capture, track, and report collection activities for student receivables and third party contracts
  • Analyze accounts receivable and third party receivable agings and report findings and trends to management
  • Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports
  • Ensure accuracy of reports shared with internal and external partners
  • Recommend annual writeoffs based on thorough analysis of activity and trends
• Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas
  • Reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts
  • Analyze and respond to tickets and emails related to student accounts, third party accounts, student loans, payroll deduction, and other issues. Escalate issues as needed.
  • Collaborate with the user experience design Services team to update and maintain Student Financial Services training for student services officers across campus.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.
• Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties.
• May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

Financial Analyst Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience ideally with a focus on higher education financial operations and system integrations.
• Experience in ERP software (PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials, Flywire, etc.) is highly desired.
• Experience with regulations pertaining to collections and higher education is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and financial data analysis.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.