Financial Analyst

Job Description Job Description Role: Financial Analyst Location : Houston, TX Schedule : Hybrid Rate : $22/hour W2 Overview This role involves supporting finance reporting and analysis, with a focus on AP/AR operations, general ledger accounting support, reconciliation, and auditing. The position requires strong expertise in advanced Excel and ERP databases, providing essential financial insights and operational support. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly network payments and accruals for Comcast, along with reconciling payments and accruals. Provide financial analysis, reporting, and general support for the Program Accounting Department. Track and analyze key financial metrics and operational procedures to foster process improvements. Drive operational efficiencies and cost savings. Analyze, review, and modify large data sets using various database and querying solutions in order to be able to calculate payments and accruals, provide analytics and reporting for transactional products offered by Comcast. Participate in the development and utilization of financial models and analysis. Help to prepare budgets and forecasts as directed by Manager. Evaluate financial risks and opportunities by creating and reviewing operational and financial metrics. Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports. Research variance to budget and forecast through detailed operational and financial metrics and explain results. Prepare and review journal entries during month and year-end processes. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary. Prepare and distribute financial reports and analysis to support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure accurate and complete financial statements. Prepare and analyze monthly invoices and accruals to ensure accuracy to financial statements and subscriber reporting, including research, resolution, and communication of potential issues or misstatements. Assist in process improvement and standardization projects by identifying risk areas and recommending improvements. Review audits presented by the networks and develop processes to streamline research, analysis, and tracking. Perform various ad hoc projects including researching, analyzing, and summarizing data/analysis requests. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills Strong analytical skills Ability to manage work with large data sets Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Experience in industry and/or public accounting or similar work environment Reconciliation and auditing with advanced Excel in ERP databases #ZR

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