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Financial Operations Analyst - Corporate Services (2858) at Classified Ventures LLC, Chicago, IL


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with Finance/Accounting back ground with 2 years of work experience in related area. This individual will be a key contributor in helping to improve our “back office" revenue business processes which will lead to increased efficiency and the elimination of non value added activities.


KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Responsible for all aspects of Revenue Cycle, including but not limited to the following:
    • Ensure all revenue is recognized properly under US GAAP.
    • Actively involved in month end close process related to revenue.
    • Manage the billing processes for all billable transactions from start to finish, including the billing finalization processes within Peoplesoft financial system.
    • Monitor and complete changes/updates to all customers' orders and account information prior to month end billing.
    • Ensure accuracy in all billing transactions.
    • Closely work with internal customers to identify and resolve any billing issues, including any errors caused by system bugs.

  • Revenue and Financial Reporting:

    • Daily, Weekly and Monthly AR Aging
    • Weekly Units Report
    • Monthly Affiliate Scorecard
    • Other ad hoc reporting that may be needed by our customers and management
  • Analyze process workflows and business workflows to identify where there may be weaknesses in current work flows and develop solutions to prevent delays, backlogs, inefficiencies and minimize internal control issues. Be an active participant in developing solutions for complex problems. Demonstrate ability to identify risks.
  • Responsible for system testing projects within all our system: SalesForce/CRM/PeopleSoft.
  • Must proactively collaborate with internal customers to identify business issues and quickly develop resolution.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned by management.
  • Must be able to work extra hours, specifically during the month end close cycle and any project based work that require additional hours. Flexibility in working hours is a must.
  • Upholds all the values of Classified Ventures.

  • Extremely customer-focused with a pleasant personality and patience to work with non-technical customers.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written skills
  • Possess skills in research, audit and proactive problem solving and resolution
  • Pro-actively communicate to manager any identified business issues and possible ways to resolve them
  • Able to see trends and identify inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements via business process or technology enhancements.
  • Develop an expertise in the businesses we support.
  • Identify improvements on the workflow or system and collaborate with the internal business teams & manager to implement the necessary changes.
  • Be a critical thinker with the ability to recognize and solve complex problems, independently.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and complete them timely.

Experience Required

  • PeopleSoft proficiency preferred
  • 4 year College/University degree. Finance/Accounting emphasis preferred.
  • 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience