Financial Analyst

Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Financial Analyst for our headquarters office in McLean, Virginia to support our Finance team as well as our Intelligence team. As a Financial Analyst, you will: Monitor revenue and expenses for departmental or unit accounts Ensure expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements as well as accounting procedures Construct routine spreadsheet applications, prepare financial data for input into finance and human resources systems, and generate reports Perform calculations that may include interest and depreciation Coordinate the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, cost reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and preliminary financial statements Review and approve expenditure, personnel, and purchasing documents for availability of funding, correctness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Analyze, reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records Develop budgets and special financial reports Prepare, review, and process budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries and may prepare bank reconciliations of intermediate complexity Serve as a liaison with clients, vendors, and employees Coordinate and monitor data processing batches, including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing Assist with and prepare materials for audits Contribute to strategic initiatives by engaging in the cost analysis process, establishing and enforcing policies and procedures, providing trends and forecasts, explaining processes and techniques, and recommending future actions Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Benefits At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, etc.) Experience with accounts payable Experience performing data analysis and interpreting results Ability to track trends over time Ability to schedule and budget Computer software skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite) Ability to manage multiple projects while also achieving the stated goals and requirements Ability to effectively make decisions and solve problems Ability to work independently as well as within a team Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing #J-18808-Ljbffr Prescient Edge