Project Operations Associate

TEKsystems; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company matched retirement plan

Parental leave and vacation

Health and dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverages

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Project Operations Associate to streamline financial operations for a project-based services organization. The POA will escalate issues and prepare financial reports used by management. This role serves as the link between sales and delivery teams and the OSG.

You will participate in month-end close, ensure revenue and cost capture accuracy, and provide monthly performance summaries to stakeholders. A strong MS Office background and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business; preferably in Finance, Management, Economics or equivalent work experience
• One year of work experience in a customer service or financial support capacity
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in an environment where prioritization and reprioritization is often needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative/drive and leadership abilities as they gain knowledge and experience within the position
• Must possess strong problem solving, organization and multi-tasking skills while demonstrating good judgment when issues are escalated
• Ability to identify process gaps and create solutions with minimal direction
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing process environment
• Solid understanding of the business’ operations and the ability to perform analysis for assigned projects
• Intermediate proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Creates weekly audits and reports to reconcile financial data. Assists with compiling monthly financial data for company income statements.
• Ensures accurate revenue & cost capture, effective reporting, and appropriate issue resolution of project financials.
• Participate in month end close; calculate monthly accruals and supply data for month end reports.
• Audit monthly revenue and costs and request adjustments as necessary
• Communicates with sales and delivery contacts regarding financial aspects of projects. Provides monthly project performance summary reports to internal stakeholders.
• Ensures accuracy in gross profit and commission reporting.
• Provide guidance to field support personnel, where applicable.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by the stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with sales and delivery personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business; Finance, Management, Economics or equivalent

1 year of related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

About TEKsystems

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

Description:

The Project Operations Associate (POA) facilitates escalation of financial operations issues and reporting functions for a project based services organization. The POA serves as the direct communication link from sales and delivery teams to OSG. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports for management, which will be used as analytical tools by stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Creates weekly audits and reports to reconcile financial data. Assists with compiling monthly financial data for company income statements.


• Ensures accurate revenue & cost capture, effective reporting, and appropriate issue resolution of project financials.


• Participate in month end close; calculate monthly accruals and supply data for month end reports.


• Audit monthly revenue and costs and request adjustments as necessary


• Communicates with sales and delivery contacts regarding financial aspects of projects. Provides monthly project performance summary reports to internal stakeholders.


• Ensures accuracy in gross profit and commission reporting.


• Provide guidance to field support personnel, where applicable.


• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by the stakeholders.


• Build effective relationships with sales and delivery personnel.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business; preferably in Finance, Management, Economics or equivalent work experience


• One year of work experience in a customer service or financial support capacity


• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in an environment where prioritization and reprioritization is often needed.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to demonstrate initiative/drive and leadership abilities as they gain knowledge and experience within the position


• Must possess strong problem solving, organization and multi-tasking skills while demonstrating good judgment when issues are escalated.


• Ability to identify process gaps and create solutions with minimal direction


• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing process environment.


• Solid understanding of the business’ operations and the ability to perform analysis for assigned projects


• Intermediate proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs

Compensation: $21.63/hr. and eligible for overtime + bonus (quarterly)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employees receive a competitive base salary, commission, and an exceptional benefits package including a 401(k) company matched retirement savings plan, parental leave and vacation, personal and holiday pay.

• Medical – BlueCross BlueShield Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Dental – MetLife


• Vision – Vision Service Plan (VSP)


• Insurance – Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Additional benefits include:

• Short-term and long-term disability


• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Education assistance


• Employee discounts on cars, electronics, travel, etc.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. To view the EEO is the law posterclick here. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

City and County of San Francisco:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

City of LA:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.