IT Capital Financial Analyst

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POSITION SUMMARY: The IT Capital Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Capital Projects for the client’s Information Technology Team. The successful applicant will be analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends within multiple capital and operational projects. The position will identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecast. They maintain financial tracking and reporting, prepare contractual invoices for payment, and verifies resources are budgeted and have appropriate cost allocations. In addition, he/she will maintain and update resource cost allocations and assist in the maintenance of contract agreements resulting in invoice generation. A successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities/skills: · Flexibility a Complex problem solving · Highly analytical and detail oriented · Strong research skills · Solid background in general accounting principles · Extremely strong oral and written communication skills · Self-motivated/Independent/Self-disciplined · Highly self-organized and able to organize others · Strong report building skills · Strong back ground in general accounting principles; familiarity with government accounting a plus. · Familiarity with IT Project Management principles Responsibilities: 1. Track and report project costs and deliverables, including incoming invoices and payments to suppliers 2. Review vendor invoices and communicate on billing discrepancies 3. Track and report budget issues to Project Managers and client’s Financial staff 4. Participate in Project meetings internally and with vendor contacts 5. Maintain Project financial documentation related to project milestones and deliverables 6. Organize data from several sources to support recommendations for decisions 7. Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and ad hoc reports including budget, and general financial information 8. Assist in the preparation of budgets based on management input regarding resources required for future periods 9. Provide support to Project Managers to present and discuss cash flow analysis of encumbrances and expenditures and assist Project Managers in preparing presentations of findings 10. Provide recommendations for best practices based on financial reconciliations REQUIREMENTS: People who will be successful in this position are those who: · BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or equivalent. · Minimum 5-7+ year's professional accounting experience preferably in a project setting. TECHNOLOGY: · MS Office suite o Expert level with MS Excel, including Queries, VBA, macros, and pivot tables. · MS Visio · MS SharePoint Interested candidates may reach at 732-813-0372.