Financial Analyst/Accountant

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing firm in Libertyville, Illinois, is seeking an experienced accountant or financial analyst. The role focuses on cost accounting and financial reporting, requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Candidates should possess 1-3 years of experience and strong analytical skills to ensure compliance with the Sunshine Act. Proficiency in Excel and Access along with excellent written and verbal communication is essential. This position involves review of data integrity and interactions with business contacts to facilitate accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Ability to review and analyze data for compliance with federal regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data for compliance with the Sunshine Act.
• Run monthly reports and review data for consistency and correctness.
• Interact with divisional contacts for data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Project management

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Experienced accountant or financial analyst is necessary with focus on cost accounting & financial reporting. Candidate must have Bachelors Degree in accounting or Finance (CPA/CMA/MBA a plus).

• 1-3 years experience

  Must have ability to look at data from high level, and reach conclusion on accuracy/completeness based on overall data picture and knowledge of divisional business practices. Must be able to quickly learn new systems. Works under supervision of, and reports directly to, Aggregate Spend Manager. Must manage large volume of data with high level of review. Develops analysis of data for review by Manager.

• Interacts with divisional business contacts, divisional and corporate OEC, and corporate finance. Individual must excel at several core competencies to be successful, including: ability to adapt quickly to changing demands in the department; effective communication with team members and customers; demonstration of high work ethic in order to maintain the confidentiality of information and the initiative to follow through on items and make suggestions to management as appropriate.

  Excellent time management and project management skills.

• Ability to make decisions in order to meet deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently/prioritize constantly changing workload while paying attention to detail. Excel and Access skills needed.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:

Review and analyze data to be submitted to the Federal government to comply with the Sunshine Act. Must identify issues, analyze data and reach conclusions.

Review a % of 50-state data: Run monthly reports/queries for new data entries in assigned areas (by state or by data source); review data, focusing on criteria specifically important for the Federal reporting law such as Spend Purpose Code and Description mismatch, absence of expenses that would be expected to occur in conjunction with reviewed expenses, selection of product or activity type that does not match the expense owner's usual activities, unusually high-dollar expenses, etc.; where necessary, request detailed backup information from division contacts, evaluate the transaction, draw a conclusion about the accuracy of the data, and make any necessary edits in CS, while maintaining record of activities (note reviewed records and edits, correlate to the final report that would be run each month). Must follow up with divisions to facilitate timely provision of data and other information. Responsible for making high-level conclusions about the accuracy and correctness of data based on experience and understanding of legal requirements, IT systems and divisional business process

Qualifications

Must be a US citizen or Greencard holder

1-3 years experience is preffered

Strong Financial Analyzing and Accounting background