Finance & Operations Analyst

Transcend Street Solutions • Piscataway, NJ

252d

About The Position

Transcend is a growing company that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and efficiency. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing financial processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In addition to core finance & operations duties, you will also have an opportunity to have a direct impact on the growth of the business, as you help us improve our business processes and contribute to our business development efforts. You will learn a lot from us - and hopefully, teach us a thing or two as well!

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally a start-up.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Business Administration or Finance related discipline and/or related experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and other financial tools.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience with accounting practices & methodologies such as GAAP.
• Tech savvy with tools (Microsoft Office Suite outlook, PowerPoint, excel, etc.).
• Ability to work onsite in our Piscataway, NJ location 3x per week.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized and very focused on attention to detail.
• Possess strong problem-solving capabilities, the ability to anticipate upcoming challenges and present multiple scenarios and solutions.
• An outstanding work ethic, with exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills paired with a can-do attitude.
• An ability to learn quickly; picking up the pace and delivering projects on time with minimal supervision and errors.
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a willingness to learn and lead others; highly resourceful.
• A passion for the role, the business and running things efficiently.
• Excellent judgment, emotional intelligence and an ingrained sense of urgency and priority.
• Friendly attitude with the ability to fit into a strong teamwork-oriented organization.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Flexible, motivated and team-oriented.
• The highest levels of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of our financial systems, including QuickBooks, reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and general company administration.
• Work closely with management to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and contribute to improving the efficiency of business operations.
• Assist with financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Manage the day-to-day use of QuickBooks for general ledger entries, financial reconciliations, and reporting.
• Collaborate with management to analyze financial performance and provide insights to inform business decisions.
• Process and manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Help streamline AP/AR processes for improved efficiency.
• Assist with various administrative tasks related to finance, such as preparing documentation for audits or maintaining vendor relationships.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Support in managing payroll and other employee-related finance matters.
• Assist with special projects and analysis as needed.
• Provide operational support for business process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks that arise in the course of company operations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees