Financial Analyst -Immediate need. Right Hand to the CFO. $35/hr. Hybrid

Merito Group • Fairfax, VA

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing client invoices, vouchers, retirement funding reports, and other reports related to clients.

Requirements

• Proficient analytical skills for capturing, reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet ongoing deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and compensation information in adherence to company policies.
• Familiarity with computer systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years of practical experience in corporate accounting, auditing, or financial analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting employee benefit plan audits.
• Prior exposure to the government contracting industry.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and analyze client data files to ensure accurate processing within our systems while maintaining data integrity.
• Develop client health and welfare funding invoices and verification schedules for review by management.
• Reconcile client source data with the final invoiced amounts for hours, contributions, and fringe benefit credits.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain changes between accounting periods, subject to managerial review.
• Create client reports, including those focusing on retirement funding.
• Communicate complex fringe benefits compliance concepts effectively to clients, vendors, carriers, and colleagues.
• Handle client inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist in implementing health and welfare invoicing processes for new clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees