Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst
Shift: 8:00-4:30PM
Job Location: Moline
Job ID number: 35990659
Compensation: 46K-75K DOE
Job Summary:
Under general direction, performs a variety of data collection and analysis tasks to interpret and synthesize data to assist with decision-making, reporting, and better understanding by management. Communicates results verbally and through written reports. Responsible for Accounts Receivable and various tax reporting and other items as requested. Supports the Comptroller in all aspects of department operations and reporting.
Responsibilities:
* Assists the Comptroller with collecting, filtering, checking, cleaning, analyzing, and preparing data for use, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
* Identifies and solves issues within the data by collaborating with colleagues, identifying patterns relationships and trends to better communicate results to the team.
* Monitors data daily and identifies variances and resolutions in a timely manner.
* Invoices for tickets, contracted passenger fares, insurance, and other billable transactions. Records payments accurately for customer accounts and other miscellaneous receipts, reconciles to bank accounts monthly.
* Monitors aged receivables for past-due, produces and sends monthly statements for outstanding balances.
* Records and reconciles gift shop receipts, assists with gift shop sales analysis and inventory tracking, assists staff to resolve issues.
* Records and reconciles ticket sales; prepares appropriate documentation and records of transaction as required, coordinates with outside agency for reconciliations.
* Submits accurate month-end reports and submits payment requests. This includes statistical data for pre-paid fare distributions, reconciliation of bank deposits, and other reports as requested.
* Prepares and files sales and fuel tax returns and submits corresponding payments.
* Prepares report for passenger fares, records revenues with appropriate journal entries.
* Maintains a variety of database information for tracking energy usage and production, analyzes and reports results as requested.
* Reviews daily timecard entries for accuracy. Addresses required corrections with supervisor. Performs monthly inventory adjustments.
* Assists with management of ticket fares application, including reconciling reports to credit card processing reports and bank statements, recording the passenger fares in the accounting program, facilitating changes, and resolving issues with the developer, processing refunds, and other tasks as assigned.
* Responds to phone calls, inquiries from customers, co-workers, and general public. Assists coworkers with tasks as requested.
* Provides customer service; responds to requests for information, and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority; updates,
retrieves, and releases information according to procedures; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
* Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
* Prepares correspondence and written materials as directed; prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation of activities.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, standards, processes, reporting and systems, as well as an ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols.
* Demonstrated use of data analysis, statistical tools and techniques for exploring and analyzing data, and the creation of visual representations through charts, graphs and dashboards.
* Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
* Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
* Standard office management practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
* High attention to detail, organized, excellent time and project management abilities.
* Excellent communication with supervisors, co-workers, all internal and external partners.
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, especially in writing formulas, user-friendly formatting, and the use of Excel tools to effectively communicate results.
* Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
* Researching, interpreting, and applying complex guidance and definitions to report data effectively and accurately.
* Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or a field related to the work; AND four (4) years of general accounting and/or data analysis experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
* Valid Driver's license
Sedona Staffing Benefits:
As a Sedona Staffing employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical Insurance
* Vision and Dental Insurance
* Short-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
* 401K Plan
If you have any additional questions, please give us a call at (309) 743-7000.
Sedona Staffing's mission:
Our commitment is to create a quality environment where people can become more autonomous, self-reliant, and more competent. In this environment, they can specialize, hone their skills, and discover their distinctiveness.
Sedona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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