Financial Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. MUST be bilingual in Korean and English.
Overview
The proposed position will take the responsibility to provide assistance with financial reporting and analysis, managing budgetary expenses, month-end closing, expense forecasting, and providing detailed expense analysis to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and perform month-end closing, financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking to help senior management make well-informed decisions.
- Prepare monthly Profit and Loss data for the division and consolidate P&L data for leadership meetings.
- Assist in analyzing actual operating results at month-end, quarter-end, year-end and compare to the forecasted monthly/annual plan and present findings to upper management.
- Prepare various financial and operational monthly reports and communicate to each expense requestor for incorrect expense posting.
- Keep track of KPI data of the division for the monthly report for leadership.
- Allocate expenses to each business area by sales related call volume and reclassify GL account information for budget management.
- Allocate budget to each cost center and GL after expense approval.
- Follow up with asset modification activities such as inventory scrap, refurbishment, and free of charge orders.
- Assist finance related inquiries and establish guidelines and policies to support the division regarding budget, expense, travel, etc.
- Prepare executive reports to assist in the decision making of division leadership team.
- Make manual journal entries for the G/L allocation monthly, and budget adjustments for the responsible cost centers and G/L.
Requirements
- Bilingual (English/Korean) is required.
- Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of related experience.
- Advanced skills in Excel.
- SAP experience.
- Data mining and analysis experience with ability to produce ad hoc reports.
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage time.
- Basic ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
- Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
- Basic knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
Shift
Fully onsite
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.