Junior Financial Analyst

FinanceRemote, United States


Description

 

VitalSource®, is hiring a Junior Financial Analyst to contribute to our Finance team located in Raleigh, North Carolina (hybrid) or remotely within the U.S. If located in Raleigh, this is a hybrid role that includes a combination of in-office days and remote work.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will maintain the company’s billing models and rules, assist with analysis and reporting, and support decision-making throughout the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a curious, self-driven individual to contribute to a growing platform.

 

VitalSource is a mission-driven company delivering affordable, impactful learning to anyone, anywhere.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Owns entry and maintenance of VitalSource contractual terms into the Oracle financial system
  • Monitors margins daily for issues and works with sales to correct before invoicing occurs
  • Verifies billing and margin accuracy by auditing terms in the system against contracts and billing system data
  • Helps troubleshoot system problems, identifying root causes and recommending fixes
  • Supports Finance Manager in the creation of system requirements for system modifications or improvements, implementation, and user acceptance testing
  • Continuously reviews existing processes and offers recommendations on how to improve
  • Reviews disputed billings/terms and interpret and communicates issues and resolution path to internal customers
  • Participate with the Finance Manager in recommending process improvement projects in support of efficient and accurate billing, revenue recognition, and margin

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years experience in financial analysis, preferably in SaaS or EdTech
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial reporting tools
  • Experience with tracking KPI’s, monthly performance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to help develop and maintain financial models
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively outside the box

 

Salary Range: $61,000 to $74,000

 

What We Offer:

  • Culture: Collaborative, Inclusive, and Mission-driven. 
  • More in your pocket: Competitive base salary and a strong variable component.
  • We take care of all aspects of our people: Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance 
  • Retirement: 401K match up to 5%.
  • We support our families: 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Continued education: Use our tuition reimbursement program.
  • The Importance of Balance: Start at 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 11 company holidays, and 3 personal days.
  • Flexibility: Flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.
  • Wellness: Opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards.

 

Who We Are:

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at http://get.vitalsource.com/  and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.