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Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has teamed with several prominent and successful companies in the Jacksonville, FL area to identify junior to senior-level Financial Analysts. The companies offer fantastic working environments and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leaders. Many positions are metro-accessible and close to great dining and entertainment! Responsibilities: • Drive month end close and forecast activities including general ledger entries, revenue recognition, expense accruals, expense forecasting and variance analysis • Provides metrics and KPIs that improve the key drivers of operations and enable effective management, decision-making and execution • Compiles and analyzes financial information using a variety of reporting tools • Analyzes reports and accounts to ensure financial information has been accurately recorded • Identifies trends and developments in business performance and reports them to management • Performs analysis, financial planning and provides recommendations to senior management to achieve strategic goals • Performs ad-hoc analysis to support strategy initiatives and special projects Qualifications/Background Profile: • BS in Finance, Accounting or related field • 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, business planning or accounting • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and large ERP systems • Experience using consolidation applications such as Host Analytics a plus • Experience with Business Intelligence Tools a plus • Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required • Self-starter with willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently, and a strong attention to detail ----------------------------------------------------------------- This job is In-Person. We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees. Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play . ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status. This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing Apply Job Summary Title Financial Analyst Location Jacksonville, FL Remote / Work from Home In-Person Position Type Contract-to-Hire Position ID# 233268 Recruiter Erica Bridley (703) 466-5067 Thank you for uploading your resume. It is now available to our recruiters. New to Sparks Group? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B visa status)? * Yes No Upload Resume * ( ) This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship Submit Application Returning to Sparks Group? Login to apply Login here The following information was not found in your resume and is required to submit your application upload your resume . First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Back Submit Application Submit Resume In order to better match you to available positions, please confirm the following information. First Name * Last Name * Mobile Phone Number * Postal Code * Create Password * Password must contain: at least 8 characters, 1 capital letter, 1 number, and 1 special character Confirm Password * Update First Name * Last Name * Mobile Phone Number * Postal Code * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example, H-1B visa status)? * Yes No Please Provide a Resume * 0 && !metadata.isForManageResumes" id="resumeIdContainer"> ( Manage Resumes ) 0 && !metadata.isForManageResumes" /> Upload Resume ( ) Custom Name * Make Primary This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship Cancel Submit Application Upload Resume Email Address * Password * Forgot your password? Cancel Login

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Drive month end close and forecast activities including general ledger entries, revenue recognition, expense accruals, expense forecasting and variance analysis
Provides metrics and KPIs that improve the key drivers of operations and enable effective management, decision-making and execution
Compiles and analyzes financial information using a variety of reporting tools
Analyzes reports and accounts to ensure financial information has been accurately recorded
Identifies trends and developments in business performance and reports them to management
Performs analysis, financial planning and provides recommendations to senior management to achieve strategic goals
Performs ad-hoc analysis to support strategy initiatives and special projects
BS in Finance, Accounting or related field
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, business planning or accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and large ERP systems
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
Self-starter with willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently, and a strong attention to detail
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This job is In-Person.
Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play .
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This Position Requires U.S. Citizenship
This Position May Either Require COVID-19 Vaccination or Regular Testing
Financial Analyst
Jacksonville, FL
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Experience using consolidation applications such as Host Analytics a plus
Experience with Business Intelligence Tools a plus

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