Financial Analyst

*** This is a 6-month contract position with a high possibility of extension*** POSITION: Finance Analyst DURATION: 6-month contract LOCATION: 11811 Willows Road NE Redmond, WA WORK SET-UP: Onsite SALARY: $40 to $45/hour in W2 Overview Analyze and forecast financial, economic, and other data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. Prepare accounting journal entries to support the month-end close process. Understanding and knowledge of GAAP is required. Past experience applying the financial policies of an organization is typically required as well. Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and economic indicators so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making strategic and operational decisions on, for example, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers, or the sale of assets. Analyze the financial implications of proposed investments or other transactions so that senior managers can evaluate alternatives against the organization's business objectives. Evaluate industry, economic, financial, and market trends to forecast the organization's short, medium and long-term financial and competitive position. Data analyzed may include revenues, expenses, costs, prices, investments, cash flow, profits, labor market trends, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and two to four years of experience. Ability to work in a matrixed environment with minimal supervision Understanding of GAAP accounting practices Cost accounting experience is a plus Strong Excel skills are required (Nested and conditional formulas, IF statements, Lookups, Pivot Tables, simple modeling, etc.)