Financial Analyst

Job Description Financial Analyst Austin, TX (3 days in-office, 2 days wfh) Kada Recruiting is partnering with a cause-based marketing agency in Austin, Texas, recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join their growing organization. All of their work promotes public health, traffic safety, environmental health, and social justice for government and nonprofit clients. We are seeking a Financial Analyst with strong accounting expertise to provide crucial financial support to their client service and finance teams. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a keen eye for detail, thriving in a dynamic work environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Review advertising invoices, estimates, and purchase orders to accurately record expenses for billing purposes. - Prepare necessary documentation according to specific billing requirements. - Process monthly media invoices, collaborating closely with the media and billing teams to meet deadlines. - Identify, escalate, and follow up on discrepancies and missing vendor invoices. - Ensure compliance with agency procedures to uphold client requirements. - Execute media vendor payments on a weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis. - Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve any discrepancies. - Maintain organized records of pertinent vendor invoices and files. - Provide support across various accounting functions. - Offer financial guidance to client service teams and oversee client budget monitoring. - Proactively document and assist with budget reconciliations and timely job closures. - Contribute to the creation and preparation of weekly and quarterly financial reports, including flash reports, productivity analyses, and month-end summaries. - Monitor accuracy of job details, estimates, and rate cards. - Ensure timely opening, maintenance, and closure of job codes in alignment with client agreements, working closely with client service teams and Business Managers. - Collaborate with Business Managers and Client Service teams to optimize billing efficiency and accuracy. - Act as a dependable business analytics resource for assigned accounts. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with 2-4+ years of relevant experience. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly strong Excel skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. - Capability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non-financial personnel. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and streamline tasks for accuracy. - Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently. - Proven problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to finding solutions.