Financial Accountant

Insight Global
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Job Details

  • Location: Stanford, CA, 94305
  • Date Posted: 2024-08-19
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Accountants and Auditors
  • Req Number: 375622
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Description

Day to Day:

- Perform and design ad-hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts. Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas.
- Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit.
- Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
- Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.
- Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties.
- Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
- Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed.
- Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
- Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
- Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.
- May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

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Must Haves:
- 3+ years of Financial Analyst experience
- A degree
- Intermediate experience with Excel and Google Sheets
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to part of a multi-functional team.

Plusses:
- Have worked for Stanford before
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).