Financial Programs Analyst - Zachary Piper LLC

Financial Programs Analyst – supports section's day-to-day activities, includes verifying complex financial payments & ensuring team's work is accurate. Negotiates resolution of complex payment issues with vendors/suppliers/employees. Analyzes, monitors, & identifies trends to determine problems, initiates corrective action or recommends resolutions. Support internal control efforts by creating/updating process documentation/test scripts and identifying risk areas. Determines effects of new/revised laws/regulations on operations; recommends/implements changes as appropriate. Researches and troubleshoots issues that would negatively impact processing and resolves complex automation issues. Participates in and sometimes leads projects to improve the financial management systems.

• Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in the financial field (including accounting, payroll, expense management, and/or reporting) typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience) and three (3) years of experience.

• Must have knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures (including AP procedures and processing) which govern the issuance and reporting of financial services and the use of automated systems in delivering such services.

• Must understand COSO / SOX compliance and administration. Must have the skills to apply all this knowledge in the completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Experience with automated systems (such as Oracle) is strongly preferred; must be proficient in office automation software and have advanced Excel knowledge. Can keep abreast of changes of professional concepts and technology and translate those developments to requirements.

• Must be able to engage in critical analysis, reaching conclusions concerning solutions to financial services problems and, where appropriate, develops recommendations and decisions to improve the financial services systems and the AP section operations.

• Adapts procedures to meet changing requirements and best business practices. Able to perform assignments under tight deadlines and schedules. This involves automating where appropriate and adapting controls when needed.

• Must have demonstrated excellent customer relations skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff effectively