Accountant - W2 only

Position: Financial Analyst II

Duration: 06 months of contract with Possibility of Extension/Conversion.

Location : Denver, CO

 ship required

Job Description:

• Prepares monthly network payments and accruals.
• Applicant is also responsible for reconciling payments and accruals while also providing financial analysis, reporting, and general support for the Program Accounting Department.
• Preferably is able to manage time and workload independently.

Core Responsibilities:

• Tracks and analyzes key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements. Drives operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Analyze, review, and modify large data sets using various database and querying solutions in order to be able to calculate payments and accruals, provide analytics and reporting for transactional products offered by .
• Participates in the development and utilization of financial models and analysis. Helps to prepare budgets and forecasts as directed by Manager.
• Evaluates financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics.
• Assists with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Researches variance to budget and forecast through detailed operational and financial metrics and explains results.
• Prepare and reviews journal entries during month and year-end processes.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights, weekends and variable schedules as necessary.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and analysis to support the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes to ensure that financial statements are accurate and complete in all aspects.
• 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 recommendation 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Level:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Field of Study:

• Accounting, Finance, MIS

Years’ Experience:

• Generally requires 3-5 years related experience

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in industry and/or public accounting or similar work environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage work with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of Essbase and experience with Oracle
• Strong knowledge of database tools (Teradata, SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)