Description

Position at Ziff Davis

Business Analyst (Temp to hire)

The Opportunity

The Financial Operations department of the Cybersecurity & Martech division of Ziff Davis is seeking a Business Analyst to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis, reporting to the Financial Operations Manager.

You will work closely with the Enterprise Applications, Accounting, Finance, and Product teams. This role will provide an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills in system processes, accounting, finance, and business analysis and gain valuable experience in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate financial and accounting related process improvements
• Support financial system implementations and migrations
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities
• Execute and communicate the results of ad hoc business and data analyses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document project requirements
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines
• Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of reports
• Assist with testing and validation of new or modified systems, processes, and reports
• Provide general support to the Financial Operations team as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Some experience with accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SQL and / or programming languages such as Python
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with billing, payment processing or other financial systems such as Stripe, Zuora

Temp-to-Hire Details

This is a full-time contract-to-hire position with an initial contract duration of six months. The candidate will be eligible for conversion to a full-time employee based on satisfactory performance during the contract period.

During the contract period, the candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate, and upon conversion to full-time employment, will receive a salary and benefits package.

Your role will be to focus on delivering quality products through testing. You will be part of an Agile team focusing on implementing SAP products.

You will work with your team to ensure you deliver high quality test plans, test scenarios and building automation scripts and infrastructure.

• Work with system integration and client managing testing activity from scoping to execution-Project will be a Workday HCM to SAP Finance Integration-Define testing objectives and phases-Manage client and system integration resources through testing phases-Support the client by providing governance reviews against their current test execution cycles.
• Work with the client's internal and external audit partners to define the governance and audit approach as well as ensure the key project stakeholders commit to this approach.
• Generate key metrics to aid future planning and decision making

Requirements

• Experience in SAP testing with a minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP QA
• Demonstrated capability in minimum 2 SAP modules
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related discipline
• Experience with SAP Finance / Payroll
• Experience with Idoc
• Experience with HCM integration
• SAP knowledge and experience required
• Experience of testing on SAP systems and business processes
• SAP Business process change analyzer experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join the team and become a driving force in our growth. The accountant position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive system of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is a critical component to the company's success and financial health. An accountant can be expected to perform the following tasks :

• Performs Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing, manual check application, aging reports, and account reconciliation
• Enters routine journal entries and bank transactions
• Enters AP bills and credit card transactions if needed
• Performs month-end closing and reconciliation
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information
• Performs bank reconciliation
• Supports department peers as needed

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role would share and understand the high growth objectives of Mass Markets. Demonstrated ability in an accountant role is a must.

The right candidate will exhibit good business judgment and acumen and be both confident and flexible in their views. This position will require the ability to work with multiple business units to acquire operational knowledge and execute departmental initiatives.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are a must.

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
• 1-2 years of accrual basis accounting working experiences including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact within all levels of the organization
• Demonstrates ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects
• Detail-oriented, excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, organized, able to prioritize and work independently
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed

COMPENSATION DETAILS

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

We believe that hard work should pay off, so we make sure that our compensation and total rewards are competitive. Standard starting compensation is commensurate with experience.

Regular reviews and raises are awarded based on tenure and performance, so our employees make more each year.

Employees earn paid time off as well as paid holidays and paid training opportunities. Regular daily, weekly and monthly incentives are part of the overall compensation our team members enjoy and include monetary incentive and prizes such as computers, tablets, phones, TV’s, trips, tickets, and even cars.

In addition to our standard group benefits offering for full-time employees following 90-days of employment, all employees are eligible to opt for our MEC medical plan after only 30-days of employment.

Benefits options and plans vary slightly by location.

JUST A FEW OF THE BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Location : Orlando, United States of AmericaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.

In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better.

Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Position Summary

This is a hybrid position located in Orlando, FL.

Thales is looking for a Finance Analyst that will support the Head of Finance of Thales Components Corporation in all finance-related areas, including cost control, financial analysis, reporting, bids and projects, and compliance.

He / she also supports multi-year budgeting preparation and monthly closing and forecasting activities. He / she performs ad hoc activities assigned from the management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Controlling responsibility : supports Head of Finance in managing TCC financials and prepare quality period end financial closing and reports on a monthly basis.

Monitors inventory and coordinates with our European affiliates to avoid intragroup disconnects.

FP&A responsibility : performs OI / OIGM & sales / margin analysis using PVM model, variances analysis of budget vs actuals.

Prepare for recurring financial forecast.

• Reporting responsibility : publishes in Thales reporting tool of monthly management financial reports and in budget time, multi-year budget.
• Bids and Projects finance responsibilities : support bid activities by validating financials in the pricing / cash sheet.

Ensure projects are monitored and revenues properly recognized in accordance to the IFRS rules.

• Compliance responsibility : leads annual internal financial compliance campaign
• Coordinates with A / R and A / P and accounting team to monitor cash flow and promotes a cash culture and ensure all balance sheet account reconciliations be done on a timely basis.
• Supports ad hoc requests from management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, majored in finance / accounting / business.
• Excellent MS Excel, PowerPoint skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and / or finance (or equivalent area) is required
• 3-5 years of finance experience
• SAP and / or PowerBI, Tableau experience is a plus
• IFRS knowledge and experience highly desirable

Special Position Requirements

Schedule : normal Orlando office business hours

Physical Environment :

Travel : 10% travel expected

Travel : Regular domestic and moderate intercontinental travel may be required to complete on-site presentations and demonstration.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at om.

Job Description

Finance Assistant Job Summary :

Job Summary :

Finance Assistant will assist in managing, processing, and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions. We are looking for a reliable individual who will be responsible for the financial health of our company and help us to administer accounting operations in compliance with legal requirements.

You will also perform management of our financial transactions and procedures on a daily basis.

Must understand accounting concepts, including proper revenue recognition. Oversees the tasks of sending invoices to clients and monitoring outstanding balances to ensure each account is paid on time and in full.

Often managing numerous client accounts at once. Responsibilities include the ability to prioritize workload, meet predetermined deadlines and assist with special projects as needed.

Self-motivated, detail oriented, excellent problem-solving abilities is passionate about delivering results on time, exceeding expectations, and enduring success for our teams.

Essential Functions and Core Responsibilities :

• Assisting in the processing and preparing of financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Director of Revenue.
• Help oversee and manage multiple accounts
• Create, send, and follow up on invoices
• Review and adhere to department budgets
• Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets / systems
• Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct
• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and / or clients
• Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities
• Assist in the monitoring and managing of all projects associated with assigned lender (s)
• Monitoring project status, uploading documents, and relationship management
• Assist in ensuring that all required stipulations are collected from Ops and uploaded into the lender portal to obtain final approval and ultimately final funding.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation; payments, or adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Answers question and provide assistance to board members, customers, and clients as needed
• Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Requirements, Education, Qualifications, and Experience :

• Apple power user, must know iWork and be skilled with iOS and macOS.
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Customer-service skills
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with business principles and practices
• Superior attention to detail, organizational skills, planning skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, critical thinking skills
• Computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets and calculation software (MAC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
• At least 2+ years of previous related experience required
• Proficient computer skills
• CRM - data entry, report usage
• Coordination and communication with the Operations team
• Must be technologically savvy, demonstrating the ability to adapt to ever-changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems
• Quickbooks proficiency is preferred to create invoices, receive payments, create bank deposits, etc. but is not required

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

Described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment or travels via vehicle
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ambulate, sit and / or stand in various intervals throughout the work shift
• May occasionally lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.
• Use of computer, phone, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day
• While performing the duties of this job, occasionally required to use hand to handle, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, talk, hear, and ambulate during the course of employment
• Specific vision ability required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus
• Employee may be required to travel for business purposes

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits :

• Long term stability in a fast-growing industry
• Competitive compensation,
• Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) option
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Optional Employee Paid - Voluntary Benefits
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for career development and advancement with a rapidly growing company
• High-energy, fun, and friendly culture

Compensation

Compensation may vary based on role, level, experience, length of time in a position, and location. Candidates are not guaranteed to be at the high or low end of the compensation ranges presented.

The Company complies with applicable federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.

Prosolar Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments.

At Prosolar, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Requirements

Education, Qualifications and Experience : High School diploma or equivalent Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask Proficient computer skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Working in a team environment and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating At least 1+ year of previous call center environment required Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Required Skills / Abilities : The ability to promote our brand to homeowners on the benefits of clean energy with integrity! Professional working attitude, good attention to detail and reliable Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment Comfortable and adaptable to working semi autonomously in various retail locations.

Motivated team players and a desire to learn all aspects of solar systems.