Financial Analyst I

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst I to support program accounting activities for a long-term contract position based in Livermore, California. In this role, you will help manage monthly payments, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting while providing analytical support that strengthens financial accuracy and operational performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with large data sets, communicating financial findings clearly, and managing priorities with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly network payment calculations and accrual entries, ensuring amounts are accurate, well-documented, and aligned with financial reporting timelines.
• Reconcile payments, accrual balances, and related financial records by investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze large and complex data sets using database and query tools to produce payment support, transaction analysis, and recurring financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities by compiling data, validating assumptions, and supporting management requests.
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports that assist with close activities and help maintain complete and reliable financial statements.
• Examine budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances, identify underlying drivers, and summarize findings for business and finance partners.
• Prepare and review journal entries during month-end and year-end close processes while maintaining compliance with internal accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen controls through standardization and process enhancement initiatives.
• Support audit-related review activities by researching network submissions, tracking findings, and helping streamline analysis and documentation efforts.
• Complete ad hoc financial research, reporting, and analysis assignments as needed to support departmental priorities and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, public accounting, or a similar business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results and operational metrics.
• Experience working with large data sets and database tools, including SQL-based environments or reporting platforms.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, Teradata, or comparable financial and data systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, along with solid skills in Word and Outlook.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to organize workload independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$29.00-$32.00 Hourly

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