Finance analyst/accountant job description
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Finance analyst/accountant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in finance analyst/accountant job postings.
Sample finance analyst/accountant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance regulations.
- Strong understanding of financial analysis concepts.
Sample required finance analyst/accountant soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Finance analyst/accountant job description example 1
University of Kentucky finance analyst/accountant job description
This position coordinates the facilities data in the inventory database including updates to the data, reviews for data integrity, and audits for compliance with complex State and University regulations pertaining to facilities information. Additionally, this position provides information for financial statement processes and reporting for University departments and State Agencies. Accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail are essential.
This position is eligible to be considered for a hybrid remote work schedule.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office suite, database software, moderate programming, exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree plus two or more years related experience
Deadline to Apply 10/26/2022 University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
This position is eligible to be considered for a hybrid remote work schedule.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office suite, database software, moderate programming, exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree plus two or more years related experience
Deadline to Apply 10/26/2022 University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Finance analyst/accountant job description example 2
STG International finance analyst/accountant job description
STG International is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Account Analyst position in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Account Analyst is trained in basic customer service, accounts receivable, and basic knowledge of appropriation law. Duties include an administrative review of Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA), monitoring of the spend rate, a collection of rejected bill and coordination of resolution, providing various billing reports to customers, responding to finance office and program managers. Partners with Operation leads, Account Executives, Program Managers for Federal Occupational Health (FOH) services areas.
Account Analyst to perform:
+ Responsible for the review and analysis of customer budgets to identify trending patterns and/or anomalies in expenditures
+ Ensure that customers are satisfied with FOH occupational health services
+ Review customer funding proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with FOH policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
+ Inform FOH program staff of status and availability of customer funds for services
+ Work with FOH program managers to review and recommend financial adjustment to customer proposed funding based on actual services being requested
+ Routinely monitor customer spending to ensure appropriate draw down against billing charges for services
+ Explain recommendations for financial adjustments to customer funding requests based on actual service
+ Address funding issues (missing, outstanding, or short funding) with customers, project funding required for remainder of fiscal year, provide reports to customers (as requested), address, research, and resolve billing issues, at month end--review charges for per capitated agreements and validate funds availability for all service areas, respond to general customer services inquiries, assist account executives and operational leads in maintaining customer relationships.
+ Communicate analyses results of customer accounts effectively
+ Financial Information Packet mailed to customer and received via secure email.
+ Prepare summary reports or other reports as need.
Required Skills
Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills:
+ MS Office (Intermediate EXCEL skills and basic WORD), customer relations, ability to learn new systems
+ Works well independently and as a team member, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), leadership and organizational skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills to include attention to detail and follow-through and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously are required, understanding of both internal and external customer service as demonstrated on resume
Required Experience
Minimum Education Requirements/Certification/Licensure/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree with no experience with 6-months experience in customer service,
+ Associate's degree with 1-year experience in customer service health related field or 3 years' experience in customer account management service (to include health care).
STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.
STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.
STG International, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The Account Analyst is trained in basic customer service, accounts receivable, and basic knowledge of appropriation law. Duties include an administrative review of Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA), monitoring of the spend rate, a collection of rejected bill and coordination of resolution, providing various billing reports to customers, responding to finance office and program managers. Partners with Operation leads, Account Executives, Program Managers for Federal Occupational Health (FOH) services areas.
Account Analyst to perform:
+ Responsible for the review and analysis of customer budgets to identify trending patterns and/or anomalies in expenditures
+ Ensure that customers are satisfied with FOH occupational health services
+ Review customer funding proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with FOH policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
+ Inform FOH program staff of status and availability of customer funds for services
+ Work with FOH program managers to review and recommend financial adjustment to customer proposed funding based on actual services being requested
+ Routinely monitor customer spending to ensure appropriate draw down against billing charges for services
+ Explain recommendations for financial adjustments to customer funding requests based on actual service
+ Address funding issues (missing, outstanding, or short funding) with customers, project funding required for remainder of fiscal year, provide reports to customers (as requested), address, research, and resolve billing issues, at month end--review charges for per capitated agreements and validate funds availability for all service areas, respond to general customer services inquiries, assist account executives and operational leads in maintaining customer relationships.
+ Communicate analyses results of customer accounts effectively
+ Financial Information Packet mailed to customer and received via secure email.
+ Prepare summary reports or other reports as need.
Required Skills
Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills:
+ MS Office (Intermediate EXCEL skills and basic WORD), customer relations, ability to learn new systems
+ Works well independently and as a team member, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), leadership and organizational skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills to include attention to detail and follow-through and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously are required, understanding of both internal and external customer service as demonstrated on resume
Required Experience
Minimum Education Requirements/Certification/Licensure/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree with no experience with 6-months experience in customer service,
+ Associate's degree with 1-year experience in customer service health related field or 3 years' experience in customer account management service (to include health care).
STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.
STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.
STG International, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Finance analyst/accountant job description example 3
Honeywell finance analyst/accountant job description
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Position Purpose
As a mid-level Professional in Program Accounting, the successful candidate will partner closely with customer business teams, program management and accounting to forecast and manage long-term engineering contracts. This includes supporting financial forecasts (short range outlooks, formal forecasts, annual plan) and periodic program reviews (EACs). Working in a team environment, the individual will develop the knowledge and experience to advise Engineering Program Teams on proper accounting for long-term projects and the related financial implications. The team continually evaluates our standard processes, so there are many opportunities to contribute to improvements and demonstrate technical skills.
Position Responsibilities
+ Track budget and program financial data, analyze program risk
+ Learn the principles of Accounting for long-term engineering contracts.
+ Work with program teams to ensure proper project set-up
+ Coordinate monthly process of updating project Estimate to Complete in SAP
+ Communicate with Program Teams to guide and resolve issues related to Program Accounting
+ Support external and internal audits and Balance Sheet Reviews
+ Implement and manage change when necessary to meet team goals
+ Conduct financial due diligence and apply accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data
+ Seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance
+ Think Globally, work closely with support teams, and other regions
+ Share knowledge and ensure consistency as we bring additional site support under the Phoenix RFC.
+ Review, analyze, streamline and standardize department processes, work instructions, business practices
You Must Have
+ Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
+ 3+ years of directly related accounting/financial analysis experience
+ Due to defense contract related work, must be a U.S. Citizen
We Value
+ Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and business processes
+ Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to quickly and positively influence others
+ Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with customers/personnel at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful and ambiguous situations
+ Project management skills; ability to effectively participate and/or lead projects/teams
+ Effective listening skills, and flexibility in approach to solutions
+ Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and organization skills
+ Innovative; focus on process improvement
+ Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly/quarterly closing requirements
+ Experience in Excel and Access
+ SAP Experience preferred
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Position Purpose
As a mid-level Professional in Program Accounting, the successful candidate will partner closely with customer business teams, program management and accounting to forecast and manage long-term engineering contracts. This includes supporting financial forecasts (short range outlooks, formal forecasts, annual plan) and periodic program reviews (EACs). Working in a team environment, the individual will develop the knowledge and experience to advise Engineering Program Teams on proper accounting for long-term projects and the related financial implications. The team continually evaluates our standard processes, so there are many opportunities to contribute to improvements and demonstrate technical skills.
Position Responsibilities
+ Track budget and program financial data, analyze program risk
+ Learn the principles of Accounting for long-term engineering contracts.
+ Work with program teams to ensure proper project set-up
+ Coordinate monthly process of updating project Estimate to Complete in SAP
+ Communicate with Program Teams to guide and resolve issues related to Program Accounting
+ Support external and internal audits and Balance Sheet Reviews
+ Implement and manage change when necessary to meet team goals
+ Conduct financial due diligence and apply accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data
+ Seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance
+ Think Globally, work closely with support teams, and other regions
+ Share knowledge and ensure consistency as we bring additional site support under the Phoenix RFC.
+ Review, analyze, streamline and standardize department processes, work instructions, business practices
You Must Have
+ Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
+ 3+ years of directly related accounting/financial analysis experience
+ Due to defense contract related work, must be a U.S. Citizen
We Value
+ Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and business processes
+ Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to quickly and positively influence others
+ Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with customers/personnel at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful and ambiguous situations
+ Project management skills; ability to effectively participate and/or lead projects/teams
+ Effective listening skills, and flexibility in approach to solutions
+ Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and organization skills
+ Innovative; focus on process improvement
+ Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly/quarterly closing requirements
+ Experience in Excel and Access
+ SAP Experience preferred
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024