Financial Analyst II (Contractor)

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to support program accounting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will oversee recurring payment and accrual activity, investigate financial variances, and deliver reporting that helps maintain accurate financial results. The position calls for a self-directed individual who is comfortable working with large data sets, building insights from financial information, and partnering with stakeholders to improve processes.

Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly network payment and accrual activities, ensuring transactions are calculated accurately and recorded on time.
• Reconcile payment and accrual balances, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings to support accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze large volumes of financial and operational data using database and query tools to produce reporting and support transaction-based products.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling efforts by preparing analysis and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that support close activities and help ensure complete and reliable financial statements.
• Research differences between actual results, budget, and forecast, then summarize drivers and explain outcomes to management.
• Create and review journal entries during month-end and year-end close, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support process improvement and standardization initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, recommending practical enhancements, and helping streamline audit-related tracking and analysis.
• Complete ad hoc financial research, reporting, and analytical assignments while managing priorities independently and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, public accounting, or a comparable work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities with sound judgment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working through complex financial data and identifying meaningful trends or exceptions.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications used for reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Oracle and Essbase, along with familiarity with database and query tools such as Teradata, SQL, or Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings, explaining variances, and collaborating across teams.

Compensation

$29.00-$31.00 Hourly

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