Financial Analyst

Job TitleManage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modification, and cancellation.Review and reconcile vendor invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.Track and report on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending to ensure proper financial allocation and alignment with budgets.Support invoice management activities, including timely processing, issue resolution, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.Monitor purchase order funding levels and proactively identify potential funding gaps or overspending risks.Manage accrual processes to ensure expenses are accurately captured and reflected in the appropriate financial reporting periods.Prepare, review, and validate accruals, including resolving discrepancies related to root cause analysis (RCA) and accrual variances.Utilize Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) tools and enterprise systems to process, track, and manage invoices efficiently.Perform service entry activities and support invoice approvals within SAP and other financial systems.Generate, analyze, and interpret SAP and other financial reports to monitor spending trends, budget performance, and financial outcomes.Validate financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems and reports.Ensure accurate tracking of vendor financial activity across eight states, maintaining clear documentation and audit-ready records.Develop, refine, and improve financial workflows and processes related to funding controls, purchase order management, and budget tracking.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related financial support functions.Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and budget reconciliation.Experience with SAP, including Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or other enterprise financial tools.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Saint Paul, MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.