Financial Analyst (Remote)

ALTA IT Services is staffing a 12+month contract opportunity for an financial analyst to support a leading health insurance customer. This position ensures collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data as well as preparing reports, models, presentations and recommendations for leaders of a business or clients.  Pay: $40/HR 12-month Contract with possibility of conversion/extension  100% Remote
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepares various accounting and financial reports, analyzes and verifies data and financial reports to produce the financial results for assigned business units and challenge accounting processes. Investigates and researches problem account reconciliation on an as-assigned basis in order to improve controls over general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and balance sheet activity.  Analyzes trends, calculates and verifies data. Interfaces with other areas to develop reporting specifications, methods and procedures, and prioritizes requests. Analyzes and prepare journal entries, monthly account reconciliation, responding to internal and external auditors, management, and finance department inquiries. Must Haves:
Experience with GAAP, variance and budget analysis  Credit/Debit experience Advanced Excel experience 4 years of experience and additional experience in lieu of bachelors degree #M2