Finance Analyst I

Job Description Job Description Overview Come join us and grow your career with CTG! CTG has worked with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years! Apply with CTG for this exciting opportunity! CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for a Financial Analyst I . Type: Contract Job Title: Financial Analyst I Location: Painted Post, NY Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Painted Post, NY Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (Occasional overtime may be required to meet monthly commitments and other individual/team objectives as supervisor approved.) Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; Associate’s degree will be considered with at least one year of relevant experience. A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as: Critical thinking abilities Strong analytical skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Description: Remain in strict adherence to Corning Incorporated’s compliance with financial policies, processes, and procedures. Collaborate with operations to process timely and accurate invoice payments and entry of information into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Ensure daily financial transactions within ERP occur in accordance with policy. Provide functional support to IT and Enterprise Application Support to resolve production issues related to invoice payments. Maintain relationships with key business partners. Support and provide data for internal and external audits. Implement process and accounting controls. Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives. Apply technical accounting knowledge, Excel skills, and General Ledger skills to resolve problems and identify improvement opportunities. Work in a team-based environment to support departmental efficiency and standardization initiatives. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Perform Accounts Payable tasks, including audits, keying invoices, employee expenses, purchasing, checks, banking, payment tracing, system reconciliations, and issue resolution. Provide daily reporting on tasks and maintain communication with team members. Track processes and checklist items, ensuring completion by specific daily deadlines. Qualifications: Critical thinker with the ability to process large amounts of data. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and customers at high service levels. Demonstrated analytical, presentation, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to analyze and interpret data, linking it to business implications. Proven ability to work effectively with individuals in different time zones and cultures. Experience: Proficient in MS Excel, including formulas, data analytics, and general data awareness (pivot tables, etc.). Familiarity with MS Excel macro functions is a plus but not required. Customer service experience is a plus but not required. Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft or SAP systems is a plus but not required. Manager Must Haves: # Ability to problem-solve # Customer service skills # Team player # Confidence in work # Quick learner Additional Information: No third-party resumes will be accepted. Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted. CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal laws. All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors). CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CTG is an E-Verify Company. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to View email address on us.fitly.work.