Financial Analyst

Some quick references about this opportunity are as below:

Job Title: Financial analyst 1

Duration: 6-12 months contract (possibility of extension)

Project Location: 85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Job ID: 14445-1

Top Three Skills:

1) Basic M/S Office skills including Word

2) Excel (V Look Ups, Pivot Tables)

2) PowerPoint

Education and Years of Experience

1. Accounting/Finance, Business Administration Bachelor’s degree or similar
2. Open to various years of relevant experience- looking for accounting background with strong excel, excel test please attach - must have requirement.

**Accounting/Finance/Business degree is preferred with experience in Microsoft excel – VLOOKUPs & pivot table a must. Looking for candidate who is quick learner!!

Summary:

• The main function of a Sales Coordinator is to assist Sales Reps in the selling of goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. A typical sales coordinator is responsible for supporting sales needs, including sales presentations, supplying materials, and order management.
• The individual will also assist managers in Sales Administration in the following areas: Sales Promotional claim validation and processing, Sales MDF program analysis, Sales Related chargeback resolution, and various special projects.

• The individual must have a strong appetite for numbers and willingness to learn. It is paramount that the individual encompasses positive attitude and energy to work with team. Previous experience in Sales account reconciliation and knowledge of SAP system are a plus. The individual must work daily, on-site in New Jersey location. Some overtime work may be required based on volume of work. Overtime work will need to be pre-approved.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Validate and Process Sales Deduction claims through SAP Claim System
• Validate and Process SPA claims through Salesforce Dotcom
• Maintain and reconcile Sales MDF programs for Regional Sales
• Work with Sales in order to reduce monthly chargebacks
• Analyze chargeback process and design a way to lessen number of deductions and process more efficiently
• Review customer account discrepancies and/or issues and identify resolutions to offer possible solutions
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken
• Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
• Assist with special & other ad hoc requests
• Export and analyze data to build reports

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, or similar background)
• Experience working in a corporate setting and Account Reconciliation experience a plus
• Intermediate to strong M/S Office skills including Word, Excel (V Look Ups, Pivot Tables, Macros), PowerPoint

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related data entry or accounting software
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from supervisor and other top management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform duties and responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services