Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Saint Paul, MN

13d•$31 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modification, and cancellation. The role involves reviewing and reconciling vendor invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts, tracking and reporting on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending, and supporting invoice management activities. The analyst will monitor purchase order funding levels, manage accrual processes, and perform service entry activities within SAP and other financial systems. This position requires generating, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports, validating financial information for accuracy and consistency, and ensuring accurate tracking of vendor financial activity across eight states. A key aspect of the role is to develop, refine, and improve financial workflows and processes related to funding controls, purchase order management, and budget tracking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related financial support functions.
Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and budget reconciliation.
Experience with SAP, including Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or other enterprise financial tools.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modification, and cancellation.
Review and reconcile vendor invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Track and report on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending to ensure proper financial allocation and alignment with budgets.
Support invoice management activities, including timely processing, issue resolution, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Monitor purchase order funding levels and proactively identify potential funding gaps or overspending risks.
Manage accrual processes to ensure expenses are accurately captured and reflected in the appropriate financial reporting periods.
Prepare, review, and validate accruals, including resolving discrepancies related to root cause analysis (RCA) and accrual variances.
Utilize Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) tools and enterprise systems to process, track, and manage invoices efficiently.
Perform service entry activities and support invoice approvals within SAP and other financial systems.
Generate, analyze, and interpret SAP and other financial reports to monitor spending trends, budget performance, and financial outcomes.
Validate financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems and reports.
Ensure accurate tracking of vendor financial activity across eight states, maintaining clear documentation and audit-ready records.
Develop, refine, and improve financial workflows and processes related to funding controls, purchase order management, and budget tracking.