Remote 12-month contract Financial Analyst supporting disbursements for a legal-services client. Responsibilities include account/data analysis, reporting, customer communication via phone/email, reconciling discrepancies, and meeting deadlines. Requires intermediate Excel, basic accounting knowledge, strong communication, organization, and passing a credit/background check.
This is a remote position.
Paradigm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our client, a global leader in the legal services space. Customer service is a crucial part of this role as a large portion of time will be spent communicating with customers or clients via phone and email.
Type: 12 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $22-$23
Location: Remote (Must reside in Portland, OR area)
Approved States:
Arizona, Washington DC, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick leave.
Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst:
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and operational procedures.
- Excellent computer skills with at least intermediate Excel skills required.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with internal and external individuals.
- Reporting on project status and issue resolution to Team managers as well as project managers and clients as applicable.
- Highly organized, have a great attention to detail, be self-motivated, possess the ability to meet deadlines and works well in a high pressure environment.
- This position also requires that all applicants pass a basic credit and background check.
Requirements
Requirements
Our skills and experience wish list includes:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyzes accounts and data for accuracy.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including queries, filters, reporting, and data analysis
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of operational procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to work professionally with internal and external business contacts
- Associate’s degree from a college or university, with accounting graduates strongly preferred; or some college coursework with 2–4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must pass basic credit and background check before starting
Benefits
Benefits
Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO and sick days.
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