Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a commercial operations team in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting the resolution of complex invoice and payment issues across core financial processes. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys investigating transactional exceptions, uncovering underlying causes, and helping strengthen day-to-day operations. The role offers the opportunity to work across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and order-to-cash activities while contributing to more efficient and reliable financial workflows.

Responsibilities:
• Investigate invoice, billing, and payment exceptions to bring outstanding issues to resolution in a timely manner.
• Review account statements, transaction histories, and supporting records to determine why balances remain open or unpaid.
• Reconcile financial activity across purchasing and billing documents, identifying inconsistencies and escalating findings when needed.
• Use SAP to examine purchase orders, invoices, and related financial data for accuracy and issue tracking.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring transaction problems and record patterns, breakdowns, and corrective recommendations.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other business partners to streamline dispute handling and improve turnaround times.
• Maintain organized documentation that supports auditability, continuous improvement efforts, and future automation opportunities.
• Contribute analytical support for process enhancements within accounts payable, accounts receivable, and order-to-cash workflows.

Qualifications:

• Experience in financial analysis, dispute resolution, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a closely related area.
• Practical knowledge of SAP and the ability to navigate purchasing, billing, and financial transaction records.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret data, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies accurately.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when performing reconciliations, invoice reviews, and account analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage follow-up effectively, and drive issues through to completion.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, process improvement, and documenting findings in a structured manner.
• Background in roles such as Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, Business Analyst, or similar is highly preferred.

Compensation

$30.40-$35.20 Hourly

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