Project Analyst Associate
About The Position
The Project Analyst Associate provides administrative and financial support to the construction financial services team, helping ensure timely processing of project-related financial transactions and compliance with internal procedures. The role tracks project progress, identifies risks, processes project documents, requisitions purchase orders, and helps ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. This is a remote position with Monday–Friday business hours. Advocate may approve remote workers who reside in specified registered states. Occasional travel may be required. The role requires an associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field, and 1–3 years of experience. A bachelor’s degree or higher, PMP certification, and construction financial services experience are preferred.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience.
- Excellent organization, analytical skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn construction finance operations and asset management processes, including project life cycle and contract types.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs.
- Stable remote-work setup suitable for daily virtual meetings.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Occasional travel, with exposure to weather and road conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Construction financial services experience.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite, ERP, and project management systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with entry and tracking of requisitions, contracts, and purchase orders in financial and construction systems.
- Support review and processing of invoices, pay applications, and change orders.
- Maintain current project files and financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Help reconcile project expenditures and assist with month-end and project closeout activities.
- Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to resolve transactional issues, including funding issues.
- Generate routine financial reports and assist with data analysis.
- Learn and apply capitalization guidelines and support accurate asset classification and tracking.
- Participate in user testing, training, and documentation of financial system workflows.
- Assist in generating and distributing applicable Approval Documents.
- Assist the Regulatory Team with state CON reporting requirements as applicable.
- Ensure capital project documentation adheres to Advocate Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Competitive compensation.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s position.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
