Project Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY: Provide daily financial support to the project including monthly project cost reporting and analysis, month-end close requirements, cash flow tracking/forecasting, vendor payment management, ad-hoc analysis, and general financial support, within tight deadlines. May include direct supervisory responsibilities for entry level Finance positions.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
\n\nComplete monthly project cost reporting and distribute to management. Work with project managers to update project cost expectations and communicate all project activity via monthly report/presentation. Be the "go-to" person for financial information.\nMonth-end close requirements, including prepare monthly project status and accrual reports, prepare and post applicable charge-outs and earned value journal entries in SAP.\nMeet with stakeholders to forecast cash flow on a routine basis (monthly, quarterly, annually, project life). Prepare detailed cause of change and provide projection to actual variance analysis. Prepare monthly or quarterly G/L lead sheet reconciliations as required by Controllership.\nMaintain PMWeb (project tracking system) to be consistent with SAP (general ledger).\nReview, audit, and approve contract drafts, purchase requisitions, and invoices/payment applications related to project.\nResearch vendor payment issues and make recommendations for resolution.\nAssist in the vendor bid and award process including cost comparison and bid review meetings.\nImprove reporting processes using automation whenever possible.\nPerform other Ad-Hoc duties as assigned.\nUnderstand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. \nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\n
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Infrequent local travel. Long distance travel not required.
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EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required. Associate's degree (AA) is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics.
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EXPERIENCE: 3-5 Years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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