Finance Account Specialist

Radiant Systems Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Inc. is seeking a Program Finance Accounting Analyst in Lynchburg, VA (onsite) for a 12+ month, temp-to-hire engagement. The role focuses on financial reporting, forecasting, contract accounting, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with multiple teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract setups, renewals, revenue recognition, invoicing, and contract closures.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and financial reports.
• Perform financial forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile invoices and analyze contract costs versus actuals.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with finance, sales operations, customer service, and program teams.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Alteryx

Excel

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Job Title: Program Finance Accounting Analyst

Location: Lynchburg, VA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months (Temp-to-Hire)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Program Finance Accounting Analyst to support a Managed Services finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on financial reporting, forecasting, contract accounting, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contract setups, renewals, revenue recognition, invoicing, and contract closures.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and financial reports.
• Perform financial forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile invoices and analyze contract costs versus actuals.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with finance, sales operations, customer service, and program teams.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of revenue recognition and double-entry accounting.
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or Alteryx.
• Cost variance analysis (Actual vs. Forecast).
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion reporting is a plus.

Manager is Looking For

• Strong accounting fundamentals with hands-on finance experience.
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Snowflake, Alteryx).
• Someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• A candidate who can support forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis while meeting strict month-end deadlines.