Financial Associate

Duration:    Months/weeks

Pay Rate:$25-$35/HR on W2

Currently seeking a Contractor for the US Sales Finance team in El Segundo, CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team, demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of our relationship with the nation’s largest retailers. The position reports into a Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS (Finance preferred)
• 2+ years work experience, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods company & commercial experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience – ability to develop the team against a multi-year agenda
• Flexible and teamwork oriented

Responsibilities:

Manage Trade Spend process, providing research and documentation to facilitate the deduction process
o Research audit claims for validity
o Maintain monthly Accounts Receivable goals
o Maintain and track trade spend against forecast
o Contribute to Month, Quarter, and Annual close processes, providing analysis and reconciliation necessary
o Work cross functionally with Sales Directors, FP&A, Accounting, Controller’s office, and Marketing

Shift: Day