Business Analyst

**REMOTE OPPORTUNITY**

JOB TITLE

Senior Finance Accountant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Compiles and analyzes financial information for company.  Creates and analyzes variance analysis reports. Evaluates data, processes GL entries, posts revenue, calculate accruals, prepares and resolves reconciliations,  Utilizes data mining techniques to perform various modeling and analysis.  Works closely with Senior Accounting to review and ensure accurate preparation of all end of month (EOM) reporting and monthly financial statements/packets and ensures (EOM) reporting and monthly financial statements/packets and ensures the accounting department follows company policies, procedures and company approved accounting practices, maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. Ability to analyze and compose written department procedures. Work with Financial Aid to ensure timely collection of Title IV and Non-Title IV funding.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field a plus but not required
• Three or more years of previous work experience in a structured finance/accounting environment 
• Ability to work and problem solve independently
• Proficiency and command of Microsoft suite software i.e. Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a higher education environment is a plus
• Previous experience working with financial accounting system, experience with Great Plains and Anthology Student Software a plus
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups.  X-lookups, Power Query, a plus

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Participate in the financial planning and analysis to provide value-added insight into the business
• Prepare a timely monthly reporting package that includes full financial reconciliations and actual versus budget variances with comprehensive and verifiable explanations of differences.  
• Process and post payroll GL entries
• Assist in preparing analysis, commentary and presentation material for monthly business review meetings
• Construct ad-hoc financial analysis for key existing or new business initiatives
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad hoc projects as needed
• Assist with daily cash flow GL entries and short-term cash forecast, building toward a medium to long term cash flow forecast
• Drive continuous improvement by always looking for best practices and automations of desk procedures
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross functional teams (Operations, IT, Accounting, Financial Aid, etc.)
• Assisting and information gathering for external and internal audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of revenue postings
• Assist with developing A/R invoice preparation and reconciliations of A/R.
• Special projects, research and other duties as assigned. 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High degree of reliability, responsibility and initiative
• Knowledge in general accepted accounting principals
• High tolerance for ambiguity and adaption to change
• Independent and autonomous work style
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively and positively with other associates and clients
• Computer literacy in a data environment, data-mining, ERP software, and problem-solving
• Ability to have flexibility with working schedule based on business and deadline needs.