[Hiring] Financial Analyst @Paradigm Information Services, Inc.

Role Description

This is a remote position. Paradigm is seeking a Financial Analyst – Disbursements to support our client, a global leader in the legal services industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build experience in financial analysis, accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze account information and financial data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Extract data from company databases and use Excel queries, filters, and other analytical tools to prepare reports for management.
• Reconcile account activity, investigate unexpected variances, and assist in developing and implementing solutions.
• Verify the accurate posting of checks and other financial transactions and research unexplained account activity.
• Apply for tax identification numbers with state and federal agencies and respond professionally to agency inquiries.
• Track tax identification applications and follow up with appropriate agencies to ensure required identification numbers are received by established deadlines.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reconciliation reports supporting income tax reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate client records, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate project status, outstanding issues, and resolution efforts to Disbursements management, project managers, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Accurately record daily time in the company’s timekeeping system.
• Assist the Senior Financial Analyst and Disbursements management with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant coursework and experience will also be considered.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reconciliation processes.
• Accounting coursework or previous accounting-related experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate or better Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with queries, filters, spreadsheets, and financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal teams, clients, and government agencies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, holiday pay, and sick days.