Workforce Finance Analyst: Salaries, Freelance & Budgeting

djeholdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

djeholdings in Chicago seeks a Financial Analyst to own the reconciliation of salaries and freelance costs within the North American Controllership, and to forecast workforce expenses while aiding the redesign of freelance management processes. The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with large data sets and confidential information.

Collaboration with Payroll, HR, and business leaders is essential to drive accurate forecasting and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• High degree of confidentiality and ability to manage sensitive data responsibly.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and automation tools including ChatGPT and Copilot.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own the reconciliation process of salaries and freelance costs at month end close, comparing Payroll wage reports and GL to forecasted costs.
• Prepare journal entries for month end close including expense accruals and reclassifications.
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR to resolve discrepancies and update forecasts for hires/terminations.
• Maintain supporting schedules used to forecast salaries and employee expenses and review severance accruals.
• Manage the freelance tracking process, document processes, and track spend against forecast and budgets.
• Review freelance requests, enter POs for agency freelancers, and reconcile active freelance population with business need.
• Coordinate budgeting and tracking of non-salary compensation and taxable fringe benefits.
• Support maintenance of welfare budget trackers for market, practice and other leaders.

Skills

Excel

ChatGPT

Copilot

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Job description

djeholdings in Chicago seeks a Financial Analyst to own the reconciliation of salaries and freelance costs within the North American Controllership, and to forecast workforce expenses while aiding the redesign of freelance management processes. The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with large data sets and confidential information.

Collaboration with Payroll, HR, and business leaders is essential to drive accurate forecasting and cost