Finance Assistant / Junior Finance Analyst

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At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Support the end-to-end billing process, ensuring invoices are prepared, submitted, and delivered accurately and on time.
• Proactively monitor upcoming billing requirements, including project setup, contracts, approvals, purchase orders, and other dependencies.
• Follow up on outstanding client documentation and billing requirements.
• Support collection activities and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate tracking of billing, collections, and open items.
• Follow finance-related tickets and issues through resolution.

Project Financial Management

• Develop a strong understanding of assigned client projects, including billing arrangements, contracts, purchase orders, financial requirements, and project status.
• Support project and contract setup and maintenance in financial systems.
• Maintain organized documentation and follow-up for assigned projects.

Reporting & Financial Analysis
As proficiency in core responsibilities develops, progressively support:

• Financial reporting and reconciliations.
• WIP and unbilled analysis.
• Project financial reviews.
• Revenue and forecast activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, PivotTables, lookups, data reconciliation, and large datasets.
• Conversational English proficiency, with the ability to participate in meetings and communicate effectively with English-speaking team members.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving open items.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Financial Operations is preferred.
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems is a plus.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.