Finance & Accounting Analyst

Finance & Accounting AnalystAxle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Axle Informatics is looking for a Finance & Accounting Analyst to work at our Head Quarters in North Bethesda, MD location. This individual will support the F&A team and contribute to the company's goals and objectives. The F&A Analyst is primarily responsible for assisting in the F&A processes and creating an automation roadmap while supporting the systems, data, and processes for Finance & Accounting. This position will review tasks/projects, provide reporting, and be an essential member of the F&A team to make recommendations, design, and implement process improvements.Responsibilities:Capture requirements from all stakeholders during integrated process team meetings and refine business needs from conversations with stakeholders.Compile and analyze data from various corporate systems and present in a logical format for decision making.Prepare data, reports, analysis and findings for leadership.Analyze and document current F&A business processes, develop future process, identify gaps and work with senior team members to create strategies to address gaps.Prepare presentations for management consideration with various levels of detail suited for different target audiences, utilizing MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and/or other office tools.Facilitate the development of business use cases that can be operationalized and automated.Understand how data and information is interrelated between corporate functions.Partner with IT to setup and manage interfaces.Collaborate with other Associate Resources team members and leverage their expertise in delivering and implementing functional initiatives.Qualification:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.Experience in a financial analysis or in accounting is a plus.Ability to consult with users/SMEs to define, gather and document functional business requirements.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or employees.Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to successfully complete multiple tasks in required time frames.Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.Excellent time management and organization skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, re-prioritize based on business demands coupled with a strong sense of urgency.Is self-directed and motivated. Take initiative to identify and anticipate needs and make recommendations for implementation.High level skillset with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, an effective and active listener and have effective interpersonal, persuasive, and analytical skills.Benefits:100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for EmployeesEducational Benefits for Career GrowthPaid Time Off (Including Holidays)Employee Referral BonusProfit Sharing401K MatchingFlexible Spending Accounts:Healthcare (FSA)Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.