Financial Analyst
Bethesda, MD
Reporting to the Director of Finance the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the monthly general ledger accounting & payroll functions and regular financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:
- Gather, analyze and interpret data for use in management decision-making process
- Review, compile and formalize accounting procedures; manage accounting policy manual
- Review and standardize internal financial reporting
- Assist Controller with monthly/quarterly/Year End Close processes
- Assist Controller with financial statement preparation
- Perform currency exchange calculations; track and analyze international financial transactions
- Administer fixed asset and equipment lease records
- Assist in the development of accounting systems, methods, procedures, and controls
Payroll:
- Process semi-monthly payroll
Purchasing Management:
- Analyze costs related to purchases
Accounts Payable Management:
- Review accounts payable transactions
- Assist Accounts Payable in prioritizing payment of vendor invoices
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual expense analysis
Accounts Receivable/Contracts Management:
- Create and maintain standard financial terms used in sales contracts
- Develop and maintain approval sign-off process for variances from standard terms
Annual Audit:
- Prepare documentation for annual outside audit
- Perform analysis of key accounts for the balance sheet and the income statement
- Prepare reconciliations of key accounts
Requirements:
- Proficient in MS Office suite and MS Exchange
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must have working knowledge of QuickBooks
- 7-10 years directly related work experience – to include AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger
- Ability to multi-task, respond to challenges with creativity, flexibility, and work well in a team environment
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance or accounting or equivalent experience
Supervision:
- Be able to work independently
- Lead individual team members as needed
- Be able recognize limits and know when to ask for assistance
(EOE)
Principals Only