Financial Analyst I: Data-Driven Finance & Journal Expert

Saicon; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support multiple departments, primarily at Stanford Redwood City and the Finance & Administration function. You will review and process accounting transactions, prepare journals, and resolve anomalies while ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines.

The role also involves data analysis, budgeting support, and collaboration across teams to improve financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Three years of relevant experience or combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with complex formulas.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with financial systems and learning new software quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions; clear outstanding items.
• Prepare and submit journals.
• Identify and resolve incorrect journal entries and data anomalies.
• Analyze and validate financial data sets using multiple systems.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Additional duties as applicable to the role.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Oracle

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Saicon is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support multiple departments, primarily at Stanford Redwood City and the Finance & Administration function. You will review and process accounting transactions, prepare journals, and resolve anomalies while ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines.

The role also involves data analysis, budgeting support, and collaboration across teams to improve financial reporting.