Financial Analyst

• 6 Month Contract-to-hire
• W2 Employee Only- NO CORP to CORP
• Must be a Texas resident
• It is expected that this individual will be onsite in Taylor Texas as needed based on business needs
• Starting range $36+/hr, DOE

Summary:

Performs a variety of professional level variance analysis. Maintains specialized financial records and statistics and prepares financial reports. Performs related financial and budgetary duties as assigned.

General Job Description:

• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures

• Assists in resolving finance issues of diverse scope and demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

• Demonstrates skills as a proficient user of client server financial systems, spreadsheet programs, and database programs

• Helps in the preparation and analysis of periodic budget to actual comparison reports

• Contributes to the development and approval of ERCOT’s annual organization and departmental budgets and regulatory fee filing package

• Ensures accurate and appropriate data and assumptions in financial analyses and reports for management

• Analyzes financial and operational trends including revenue and expense trends

• Builds strong professional relationships both internally and externally

Specific Tasks to be Assigned (Subject to Change):

• Update standard reports

• Perform various reconciliations

• Run and troubleshoot integrations

• Review purchases, verifying spend category and cost center coding

• Input budget amendments

• Input forecast updates

• Perform analysis

• Document variance explanations

• Research purchase details and accounting entries to gain insights and ensure accuracy

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Skills & Experience:

• 3 - 7 years work experience in field of Finance or Accounting

• Proficient in Excel

• Experience with Workday ERP and Workday Adaptive Planning (preferred, not required)

Preston-Hunter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Preston-Hunter, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. Preston-Hunter, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against, immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter, Inc. Human Resources. Preston-Hunter, Inc. encourages applicants of all ages, except for minors as federal law prohibits.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. Preston-Hunter, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Preston-Hunter, Inc. is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Preston-Hunter, Inc. can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Preston-Hunter, Inc. can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At this time, Preston-Hunter, Inc. does not sponsor work Visa’s, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter, Inc. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual’s right to work in the United States, as required by law.