Financial Analyst II (Contractor)

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to support program accounting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Denver, Colorado. This role focuses on monthly payment and accrual processing, financial reporting, and analytical support that helps maintain accurate records and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large data sets, investigating variances, and managing priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly network payments, accruals, and related reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Examine large and complex data sets using database and query tools to calculate payment activity, validate accruals, and produce meaningful analysis.
• Develop reporting and analytical outputs that support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within the Program Accounting function.
• Create and review journal entries during month-end and year-end cycles to help ensure complete and accurate financial statements.
• Investigate differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, then summarize findings and communicate key drivers to stakeholders.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities under manager guidance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve consistency, and reduce financial or operational risk through standardization efforts.
• Review network audit information, research discrepancies, and help establish more efficient methods for tracking and resolving issues.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis, data research, and reporting assignments as business needs arise. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a comparable business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling large volumes of financial or operational data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Oracle, Essbase, SQL, Teradata, Microsoft Visual Studio, or similar database and reporting tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial results and reporting insights.
• Background in financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, forecasting, or audit support.

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