Job Title: Program Sr Finance Analyst
Duration: 3 months W2 contract (with an opportunity of extension)
Location: San Francisco, California
Leading retail industry company
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Monthly Forecast and Close
Monitor monthly and full year marketing budgets to ensure teams are aligned to appropriate spend targets
Communicate timelines to relevant parties to ensure deliverables are met
Perform monthly close reconciliation and provide variance explanations
Communicate Forecast and Close results to Marketing, Finance, and BRM Invoice processing
Validate all invoices prior to payment
Properly save down invoices and credit memos for any future audits or questions on invoices from vendors
Maintain detailed record of payment status on all invoices received Manage Vendor Communication
Point person to respond to payment inquiries from vendors
Follow up with Vendors to ensure all invoices are delivered in a timely manner Create Purchase Orders
Open Purchase orders to appropriate cost centers
Proactively track and communicate approval status with internal business partners and Leadership team Various Tasks
Assist with New Supplier Onboarding and Supplier Modification forms
Set up Prepaid expenses with internal BRM team
Gather daily spend in order to validate invoices and assist in Monthly Forecast/Close
Complete monthly GL reconciliation work during Monthly Close
Provide ad hoc analytical support and perform special projects as needed
Develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization
REQUIEREMENTS:
3-5 years Accounting experience
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners
Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
Ability to adapt to an ambiguous, fast paced environment • Excellent interpersonal skills; works well as a part of a team; able to interact with various management levels
Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial systems (Oracle Financial Systems desired)
Excel, Essbase, Oracle