Financial Analyst
Tiger Correctional Services
POSITION PURPOSE
To support the Company Executive Management Team and associated financial responsibilities of the Finance Department
JOB DUTIES
Finance
- Prepares consolidated internal & external financial statements by gathering & analyzing data from the General Ledger and individual departments
- Provides financial information including variance explanations to Executive Management as needed
- Establishes, forecasts & monitors key performance indicators & metrics
- Prepares spreadsheets as needed to explain, verify & documents the accuracy of the financial results
- Prepares General Ledger entries by maintaining records & files and reconciling accounts
- Analyzes current accounting procedures & controls and recommends & implements approved changes
- Interprets and provides explanations of accounting & financial results and trends
- Manages, records, monitors & tracks employee credit card charges
- Prepares department financial correspondence as needed
Payroll
- Provides support related to the payroll system & any payroll-related items as needed
Support
- Provides support to the Chief Financial Officer with facility support and security issues
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing & interpreting financial data
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in accounting
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent computer, internet & email skills. Must be highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint programs. Working knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software & Microsoft Access preferred
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
- Detailed-oriented. Must be able to analyze, interpret & explain financial data
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Excellent presentation skills including Powerpoint presentations. Able to speak in front of large groups
- Excellent customer service & problem solving skills
- Excellent time management and project management skills