Financial Analyst - Disbursements

Paradigm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our client, a global leader in the legal services space. Customer service is a crucial part of this role as a large portion of time will be spent communicating with customers or clients via phone and email. Type: 12 Month Contract Pay Rate: $22-$23 Location: Remote (Must reside in Portland, OR area) Approved States: Arizona, Washington DC, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick leave. Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst: Knowledge of basic accounting principles and operational procedures. Excellent computer skills with at least intermediate Excel skills required. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Professional demeanor and ability to interact with internal and external individuals. Reporting on project status and issue resolution to Team managers as well as project managers and clients as applicable. Highly organized, have a great attention to detail, be self-motivated, possess the ability to meet deadlines and works well in a high pressure environment. This position also requires that all applicants pass a basic credit and background check. Requirements Requirements Our skills and experience wish list includes: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Analyzes accounts and data for accuracy. Intermediate Excel skills, including queries, filters, reporting, and data analysis Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of operational procedures Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Ability to work professionally with internal and external business contacts Associate’s degree from a college or university, with accounting graduates strongly preferred; or some college coursework with 2–4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Must pass basic credit and background check before starting Benefits Benefits Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO and sick days. About Us, Paradigm Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market. Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.