Financial Analyst I

The Financial Analyst I will support Accounts Payable operations through financial controls, reporting, compliance activities, and assigned special projects. This role combines accounting responsibilities with analytical problem-solving to address operational and accounting issues and to provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain expenditure approval workflows by reviewing organizational and authorization changes and ensuring workflows remain aligned with established requirements
• Prepare various reporting outputs, compliance deliverables, and ad-hoc requests
• Serve as the main participant in 1099 reporting
• Research and resolve accounting, payment, vendor, and reporting inquiries from internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Perform periodic monitoring of Accounts Payable activities, identify exceptions, and support corrective actions and control improvements
• Support Accounts Payable accounting processes and controls, including review of balance sheet account reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items
• Review and approve vendor additions and changes, vouchers, and journal vouchers for appropriate support, accounting treatment, and compliance with established controls
• Act as a subject matter expert in cross-functional initiatives, including system upgrades, integrations, testing, process changes, and departmental improvement projects
• Support fixed asset accounting, reporting, documentation, training, ad-hoc analyses, and other assignments as needed

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles and practices
• Understanding of Accounts Payable and general ledger processes and their impact on financial reporting
• Experience with account reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and accounting research
• Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting and operational issues
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, professional judgment, and accountability

Education and Professional Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Highly preferred: CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification

Preferred Experience and Tools

• 3+ years accounting experience, preferably including Accounts Payable, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, or related accounting operations
• Highly preferred: PeopleSoft or comparable ERP experience

Technologies: Microsoft Office, Excel, PeopleSoft, ERP

Work Location, Schedule, and Flexibility

This position is based in Johnston, RI and follows an office-based work model. Flexibility for remote work one day per week is available, either Tuesdays or Fridays, based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,000 - 106,000 per year.

• Incentive plan
• Generous health and well-being programs
• A 401(k) and pension plan
• Career development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work
• Time off allowances