Overview

Come join us and grow your career with CTG! CTG has worked with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years! Apply with CTG for this exciting opportunity!

CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for a Financial Analyst I.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Financial Analyst I
Location: Painted Post, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Painted Post, NY
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (Occasional overtime may be required to meet monthly commitments and other individual/team objectives as supervisor approved.)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; Associate’s degree will be considered with at least one year of relevant experience.

A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as:

• Critical thinking abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Description:

• Remain in strict adherence to Corning Incorporated’s compliance with financial policies, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations to process timely and accurate invoice payments and entry of information into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Ensure daily financial transactions within ERP occur in accordance with policy.
• Provide functional support to IT and Enterprise Application Support to resolve production issues related to invoice payments.
• Maintain relationships with key business partners.
• Support and provide data for internal and external audits.
• Implement process and accounting controls.
• Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge, Excel skills, and General Ledger skills to resolve problems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work in a team-based environment to support departmental efficiency and standardization initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform Accounts Payable tasks, including audits, keying invoices, employee expenses, purchasing, checks, banking, payment tracing, system reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Provide daily reporting on tasks and maintain communication with team members.
• Track processes and checklist items, ensuring completion by specific daily deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Critical thinker with the ability to process large amounts of data.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and customers at high service levels.
• Demonstrated analytical, presentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, linking it to business implications.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals in different time zones and cultures.

Experience:

• Proficient in MS Excel, including formulas, data analytics, and general data awareness (pivot tables, etc.).
• Familiarity with MS Excel macro functions is a plus but not required.
• Customer service experience is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft or SAP systems is a plus but not required.

Manager Must Haves:

1. Ability to problem-solve
2. Customer service skills
3. Team player
4. Confidence in work
5. Quick learner

Additional Information:

• No third-party resumes will be accepted.
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.
• CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors).
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to