Construction Financial Analyst - 6 Month Contract

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Coverage for an FTE who is on Leave of Absence

Description:

WHAT I AM REALLY LOOKING FOR IS SOMEONE WHO IS ENERGETIC AND EAGER TO LEARN.

GOOD INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS AND WORKS WELL IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT.

WORKS IN A CAPITAL PROJECT TEAM IN NATIONAL FACILITIES SERVICES.

MANAGES AND ANALYZES MONETARY RESOURCES AND AFFAIRS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.

MUST HAVE STRONG ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO WORK WITH DIVERSE GROUPS OF INTERNAL CLIENTS.

MAY ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH AS NEEDED.

PREPARES AND MAINTAINS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS.

Updates and collects business unit reporting packages, help prepare ad hoc financial reporting as necessary.
Primary focus of this position is on data analyses and reporting.

PREPARES AND ANALYZES COST DATA FOR INCLUSION IN PROJECT COST REPORTING.

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION, PREPARES AND INPUTS SPECIFIC BUDGETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESCRIBED STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES.

POSTS VENDOR INVOICE DATA INTO ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.

PREPARES MONTHLY CASHFLOW REPORTS.

PREPARES MONTHLY ACCRUALS OF WORK IN PLACE.

SETS UP PROJECTS IN PROJECT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.

Reviews and approves work authorizations with internal construction and IT partners.

Requirements:
Analytical

ADVANCED EXCEL

EXPERIENCE WITH ANY KIND OF COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (PEOPLESOFT, HYPERION, ORACLE, ETC), ORACLE/PEOPLESOFT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM PREFERRED

EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OR ARCHITECTURAL FIELD

PROJECT MANAGEMENT A PLUS

Lotus Notes preferred
Organized, detailed, problem-solving

Strong written and verbal communication, good listener, self-starter
Pleasant, easy to work with

Positive thinking
Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting is required
Minimum 2 years of experience required