Job Description

Financial Analyst I

Hybrid: Everett, WA or Puyallap, WA

Contract

Are you a detail-oriented financial analyst with a passion for data, accuracy, and strategic insights? Join our dynamic Program Accounting team and play a critical role in shaping financial decisions for our client. This is more than just a numbers job—you’ll be an integral part of analyzing financial trends, optimizing processes, and driving efficiencies that make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Own the Numbers – Prepare and reconcile monthly network payments and accruals, ensuring precision and integrity in financial reporting.
• Analyze & Optimize – Track key financial metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Leverage Data Power – Work with large datasets using SQL, Teradata, and Microsoft Visual Studio to calculate payments, accruals, and generate meaningful financial insights.
• Model for Success – Develop and utilize financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and risk evaluation.
• Be the Bridge – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research budget variances and deliver clear, actionable explanations to leadership.
• Drive Impact – Support audits, refine processes, and contribute to high-value projects that improve financial reporting and analysis.
• Excel in Excellence – Utilize Essbase, Oracle, and Microsoft Office to streamline and automate financial workflows.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS (or equivalent experience), with 1-3 years in finance, public accounting, or a related field.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: Strong expertise in database tools (Teradata, SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio) and financial systems (Essbase, Oracle).
• Analytical Prowess: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and turn numbers into actionable insights.
• Detail-Oriented & Self-Driven: You thrive in fast-paced environments, independently manage workloads, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Clear Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and present findings effectively.

ABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.

For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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