Description
DF 22640Position: Financial Analyst
Type of Position: Contract, W2 Basis
Duration: 12 months;
Location: Pasadena, CA, USA
Description:-Utility Analyst
Works under the general supervision of the Financial Project Manager in Pasadena CA
Collects, prepare, and maintain utility account data for submission to Utility Remittance Vendor
Follows up on account submissions to ensure timely process.
Provide analytical support for the energy remittance department, as well as overall analytical support for the Regional Business Operation team.
Perform financial and energy analysis.
Evaluate trends and be responsible for the preparation and quality assurance of financial and management reporting information.
Prepare various daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Maintain accuracy of utility accounts with third party vendor.
Reviews reports produced by outside billing agencies to ensure the accurate recordation of these transactions.
Assist with annual budgeting for Regional Operation
Support business lines and corporate functions through analysis and reporting of operating and financial data.
May be assigned to various Financial Analysts projects that utilize skills.
Daily Routine
Heavily involved in the reconciliation of various vendor accounts.
Provided customer service to vendors concerning payment status and resolving credit holds.
Routinely assisted the accounting department with monthly accruals.
Processed outstanding invoices on a weekly basis.
Effectively interacted with finance department, facility directors and utility vendors concerning utility accounts
Routinely and successfully resolved vendor payment queries and reconcile accounts
Assisted in the maintenance of vendor information.
Provided customer service to vendors with respect to payment status and other related issues.
Effectively interacted with finance departments, facilities directors and utility vendors in resolving utility payment issues.
Assisted in the research and resolution of balance carry forward balances and late fees
Properly and routinely code invoices to their correct general ledger accounts.
Successfully handled inquiries, concerns and issues via telephone and e-mail
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience preferred. AP Experience required
Good understanding of basic accounting principles
Knowledge of Peoplesoft financials is desirable
Intermediate Excel skill level (vlook up, pivot table a MUST)
Work in a professional manner with confidential and sensitive information
Ability to identify, understand and meet/exceed expectations
Able to work with a team, take direction, focus on detail, follow work rules and adhere to work schedule
Able to complete and track multiple tasks simultaneously, often under a deadline
Must be able to perform essential job functions with minimal direction
Able to interact smoothly and cordially with internal and external customers while maintaining a high level of professionalism
Critical thinking skills necessary to solve financial problems and analyze financial data.
Able to work with minimal guidance and provide customer service