SAP Financial Analyst

Location: Harrisburg, PA - Local candidates only
Position Type: Hybrid, must be able to work on-site as requested
Contract Length: 7 months, with extension
Position Overview:
The Accounting and Financial Analysis Specialist will have at least four years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, preferably with SAP ECC Financial modules knowledge. This role involves preparing, analyzing, and processing financial data and documents, monitoring budgets, and supporting audits, with an emphasis on accuracy, reporting, and collaboration across departments.
Required Skills:

• 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) and accounting/auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge with SAP ECC Financial modules
• General broad understanding of the financial procedures and policies
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong Customer Service skills
• SAP financial modules experience preferred

Duties:

• Analyzes/reconciles account balances and posts accounting data to general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, registers and/or other supporting documents. Verifies for the correct application of accounting principles.
• Prepares adjustments and posts correcting entries as necessary. Reviews and prepares monthly and yearly accruals.
• Examines financial data and prepares analytical accounting reports.
• Monitors, analyzes, and compares monthly financial results with departmental budgets and/or plans. Identifies potential problems, trends, or opportunities.
• Monitors and analyzes revenues, expenses, cash receipts, and other transactions related to financial contracts. 
• Prepares audit schedules. Assists in the completion of mandatory annual audits and reports. Provides supporting documentation to satisfy audit and reporting requirements.
• Participates in the monthly and yearly accounting close process and preparation of operating reports.
• Works on special project as assigned.
• Works closely with other departments and external, institutions to complete assignments and tasks. 
• Assist with weekly payment processing
• Assist with processing daily restoration fees, collection calls for invoices/payments, reviewing and posting invoices, recording collection data for analysis, processing payments over the phone, and reviewing general ledger balances for accuracy.