Finance Specialist

Public Consulting Group; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector solutions firm in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a finance consultant to support multiple portfolios, manage invoicing processes, and engage stakeholders for automation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $60,000-$80,000 plus various benefits including medical care, 401k, and parental leave. This position is remote with preference for Eastern or Central Time hours.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of accounting or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple portfolios with business teams.
• Ensure client contracts are inputted into Workday correctly.
• Review and approve client invoices.
• Coordinate timely invoicing with business teams and clients.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contracts and policies.
• Automate business processes with stakeholders.
• Assist project teams with additional responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Process improvement

Initiative

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Teams proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partners with multiple business teams to support multiple portfolios.

• Works closely with business teams and corporate finance to ensure all client contracts and invoicing are inputted correctly into Workday

• Reviews and approves client invoices

• Coordinates with business teams and clients to ensure invoices are issued and paid in a timely manner

• Coordinates with business teams and corporate finance to ensure revenue recognition is consistent with client contracts, U.S. GAAP, and PCG’s policies.

• Engages with appropriate stakeholders to automate business processes.

• Assists project teams with other responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating at all levels within a company. Able to quickly shift gears between “finance” and “consulting” terminologies.

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems independently

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple work streams

• Demonstrated ability to manage task load with frequent interruptions

• Process improvement oriented

• Proven ability to take initiative and seek solutions

• Understanding and experience with accounting processes and procedures in a medium/large organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Teams and Excel

• Experience using Workday (including Adaptive Planning) and Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset

• Possess discretion to work with confidential information

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Experience:

2-4 years of accounting or finance experience

Working Conditions:

Remote; Eastern or Central Time working hours preferred

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As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $60,000-$80,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.