Financial Analyst

Paradigm is seeking a Financial Analyst to help support our client, a global provider of legal services. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the global fixed asset subledger, inclusive of property and equipment, internally developed software, and prepaid assets. This person will work daily in SAP setting up prepaid assets and internal orders related to capital expenditures (CAPEX), inclusive or related month-end close activities related to running depreciation/amortization and time settlement (related to internally developed software projects).

Type: 6-month contract

Location: Remote

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, and more

As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Set up month-end balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules related to fixed assets, monitoring the status and completion of all open CAPEX projects, and interfacing with other internal parties.
• Assist the Corporate Accounting Manager with adhoc reporting and questions from various business stakeholders related to fixed asset accounting.
• Setup up new fixed assets in the subledger as projects are completed and purchases made, inclusive of ensuring purchases being capitalized are in accordance with company policy and US GAAP.
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations related to property and equipment, prepaids, and internally developed software.
• Work with stakeholders across the finance team related to the monitoring of purchase orders, fixed asset purchases, and open CAPEX projects.
• Work collaboratively with accounts payable and procurement to ensure complete and accurate coding of invoices and goods receipts related to fixed asset purchases.
• Prepare monthly recurring and one-time journal entries.
• Preparation of deliverables for internal or external audits as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

Our skills and wish list includes:

• Strong working knowledge of SAP, experience with fixed asset accounting, inclusive of internally developed software, is a self-starter, wants to make an impact, enjoys a challenge, and wants to be a part of a goal-driven team.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting/Finance, preferably in large, publicly traded or privately held companies, with specific experience related to fixed asset accounting in SAP.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, Master’s degree a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus, but not required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and fixed asset accounting.
• Functional understanding of financial and operational business processes and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical judgment and problem-solving skills while demonstrating high ethical standards.
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong team player and self-starter.
• SAP experience is required.
• BlackLine experience a plus

Benefits

Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.

We are proud to offer a work environment free of harassment and discrimination. We value diversity and promote respect in the work place. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Only local candidates able to work directly for Paradigm as W-2 employees can be considered for this position. No agents, please.