Non-Clinical - Finance/Accounting - Accounting Analyst

Pinnacle Technology; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Pinnacle Technology is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst in a hybrid role based in San Francisco. The position requires 1–2 years of AP experience, a strong technical background (SQL, Power BI, programming, ERP exposure), and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

The job involves handling high volumes of invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining compliance. Training and Oracle/ERP system implementations may require more onsite work, with a total duration up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Approximately 1–2 years of hands-on U.S. Accounts Payable experience
• Strong technical background including SQL, Power BI, programming, and ERP exposure
• Combination of AP experience and technical/analytical skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume of invoices and ensure timely payment
• Obtain approvals for invoices
• Check invoices for budget and compliance
• Process and code invoices and credit memos
• Research and resolve complex invoice issues related to electronic invoices

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Programming

ERP exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Working Title: Financial Analyst Rate: $46 Location: Hybrid. Regularly 3 days onsite at Mission Center Building (MCB) with work from home on other days. Onsite work depends on need, such as more onsite work for training and Oracle system implementation go live. Period of performance: Immediate to an estimated 8 months (but duration depends on need, so time can vary).

**Seeking entry level candidates with 1-2 years of AP experience. They must have potential and ability to learn and effectively do the work as well as clear communication Example of the ideal candidate profile:

Example of the ideal candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from a U.S. university (2024 graduate).
• Approximately 1-2 years of hands‑on U.S. Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong technical background, including SQL, Power BI, programming, and ERP exposure.
• Combination of practical AP experience and broader technical/analytical skills.
• Demonstrated potential to learn new systems and processes quickly.

What the manager is really looking for

• Someone who has enough AP or accounting experience to understand the work, but also demonstrates strong technology aptitude, critical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to learn quickly.
• The manager is not necessarily looking for someone with the most AP experience. They want someone who can pick up new processes, troubleshoot issues, and become productive in a fast‑paced environment.

Important clarifications

• We are not requiring a Computer Science degree, SQL, or Power BI. These are examples of the technical aptitude that has been successful.
• More experienced candidates will be considered if they demonstrate the same qualities.
• Oracle, GHX, and hospital/university experience are perferred, not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in hospital or university environment strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to understand complex processes and work independently
• Experience beyond basic invoice processing, including reconciliations, reporting, or process improvement
• Comfortable working in fast paced, high volume environments
• Strong communication and ability to partner with internal teams
• Stable work history with longer tenure, not heavily contract based
• Someone they could potentially convert to a full time employee
• Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred
• GHX preferred

Statement of Work

• Manage high volume of invoices and ensure payment within a timely manner
• Obtain approvals for invoices
• Check invoices for budget and compliance
• Process and code invoices and credit memos
• Research, identify, and resolve complex invoice issues related to electronic invoices and unpaid invoices
• Assist with managing AP related documents
• Familiarity with sales and use tax requirements and assessing amount on invoices appropriately
• Understandes and identifies transactions that are subject to 1099 reporting
• Provides guidance to campus on UC policies in procure‑to‑pay polices
• Review and approve payment requests according to UC policy and ensure complete and accurate documentation.
• Provides excellent customer service to departmental users and vendors
• Ensuring and ensuring work queues are managed within Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Create and run departmental reports or operational monitoring, critical daily operation, and ad‑hoc reports for analysis Systems proficiency: online Accounts Payable system (e.g, Oracle Cloud or other large ERP system).

Systems proficiency

• GHX and Oracle Cloud system experience required
• Proficient in Excel and ability to manage large data sets and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detailed oriented
• Good reading comprehension skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and effectively manage workload
• Bright and quick learner
• Bachelor's degree preferred and US job experience