The Financial Analyst 1 (Accounts Payable) performs moderately complex finance functions and/or activities related to the Accounts Payable Unit of R&DE.

The core work includes a focus on supplier AP including Food and Beverage (F&B) suppliers, account forensics, multiple payment pathways, some general accounting, staff training on AP systems, and AP financial reporting.

This position will also have a supporting role to help with month-end accounting and analytics in the central budget areas of R&DE (SrAVP). of R&DE (SrAVP).

CORE DUTIES:

• Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable including the month-end close cycle, payment processing (Eatec, Vendor Payment System, Oracle), process improvement, and other related accounting (reclass journals, purchasing compliance).
• Work with Food Operation Systems Analytics (FOSA) team to develop/enhance Eatec processes to improve efficiency, timely merchandise receiving, and timely AP payment processing.
• Enhance AP reporting using Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) to support the accounting needs of Finance and Administration.
• Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.
• Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information.
• Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making.
• Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.
• Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes.
• Ensure works complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.
• Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.
• Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit.
• Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.
• May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and ability to apply, interpret, and implement GAAP.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems.
• Advanced communication skills to communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing people.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly sitting.
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the Client will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles especially during accounting close.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Client's colleagues and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable to Client's policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the Client's Administrative Guide.
• Client is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stanford, CA 94305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable Specialist: 2 years (Required)
• GAAP: 2 years (Required)
• Oracle: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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