Financial Analyst - Full time - Troy

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Integrates and coordinates general accounting functions such as general ledgers, journals, monthly financial statements, payroll, accounts receivable / payable, and inventory. Uses business and software systems to collect, maintain, analyze and trend various financial performance metrics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Organizes and directs the posting of entries to general ledger, accounts payable, inventory accounts, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Prepares monthly financial statements, journal entries to the general ledger system, or other account reconciliations as assigned.
• Responsible for computer system data involving input of general ledger entries, review of system interfaces for input to general ledger, accuracy of reports received.
• Prepares reports and statistical information as requested by leadership.
• Monitors the monthly expenditures of the department, looking for irregularities and trend changes in expenditures and investigating source of the changes. Compares monthly department expenditures with budget projections and investigates explanation of variances.
• May participate in planning, implementing, and reviewing of the department's strategic plan.
• Serves as a resource for leaders in areas related to financial matters.
• Displays ability to maintain precise financial records.
• Supports / coordinates financial audits as needed.
• Analyzes the potential value of any contract proposals, tracks the performance of existing contracts and makes recommendations for improved financial performance of contracts as needed
• Coordinates any assigned business or reporting process to assure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs duties other than those outlined in this position description, as requested by department leadership, which are within the scope of the employee's qualifications, training, and / or ability to perform.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

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