Junior Financial Analyst

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC seeks a Junior Financial Analyst to support billing to clients and accounting tasks throughout the month. The role involves monthly journal entries, variance analysis, and close activities, requiring strong communication and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in accounting, exposure to ERP systems (Workday/Oracle/SAP), and proficient Excel skills to ensure precise reporting and invoicing for various project managers in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. (We may consider relevant experience in exchange for degree)
• 0-3 years of accounting experience dealing with business transactions
• Billing and accounts receivable experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) with a strong desire to learn the ins and outs of Workday and a willingness to explore its functionalities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and with external clients
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and distributes Daily Cost Estimates (DCEs) to aid project managers in making decisions as they manage projects to completion.
• Produces accurate invoices to be sent to clients in accordance with departmental protocols and timelines.
• Responds to client inquiries regarding billing, maintains accounting, client, and invoicing records.
• Assists in month end close process to include journal entries and variance analysis.
• Ensures effective communication with both internal employees and external clients.
• Performs accounting support tasks and other duties as requested by Manager of Finance and Controller.

Skills

Accounting basics

Billing & AR

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

About Us

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Junior Financial Analyst, you’ll have a hybrid of tasks that revolve around preparing billing to clients and assisting with various accounting support functions throughout the month. This position will maintain responsibility for invoicing to a variety of clients for a variety of project managers, so professional communication (both written and oral) as well as an ability to interact with various personnel with expansive backgrounds is required. On the Accounting side, this position may maintain responsibility for such tasks as: monthly journal entries and assisting with variance analysis and reporting during our month end close cycle. The incumbent should be familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures and be able to apply these daily to ensure accurate and detailed reports for assigned responsibilities. This role requires accuracy and attention to detail.

The compensation range for this role is $55,00 to $65,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location (Little Rock, Arkansas).

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Creates, reviews, and distributes Daily Cost Estimates (DCEs) to aid project managers in making decisions as they manage projects to completion.
• Produces accurate invoices to be sent to clients in accordance with departmental protocols and timelines.
• Responds to client inquiries regarding billing, maintains accounting, client, and invoicing records.
• Assists in month end close process to include journal entries and variance analysis.
• Ensures effective communication with both internal employees and external clients.
• Performs accounting support tasks and other duties as requested by Manager of Finance and Controller.

To succeed in this role, individuals must be able to effectively perform each essential duty and responsibility. The qualifications outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance.

Your Expertise and Skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. (We may consider relevant experience in exchange for degree)
• 0-3 years of accounting experience dealing with business transactions
• Billing and accounts receivable experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) with a strong desire to learn the ins and outs of Workday and a willingness to explore its functionalities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and with external clients
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Infrequently lifting to 25 pounds
• Infrequent overhead lifting to 10 pounds
• Bending, climbing and stooping
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends (infrequently)
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

For more information, visit www.onterris.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more. At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services “There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting “I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D