Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Description

• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modification, and cancellation.

• Review and reconcile vendor invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Track and report on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending to ensure proper financial allocation and alignment with budgets.

• Support invoice management activities, including timely processing, issue resolution, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Monitor purchase order funding levels and proactively identify potential funding gaps or overspending risks.

• Manage accrual processes to ensure expenses are accurately captured and reflected in the appropriate financial reporting periods.

• Prepare, review, and validate accruals, including resolving discrepancies related to root cause analysis (RCA) and accrual variances.

• Utilize Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) tools and enterprise systems to process, track, and manage invoices efficiently.

• Perform service entry activities and support invoice approvals within SAP and other financial systems.

• Generate, analyze, and interpret SAP and other financial reports to monitor spending trends, budget performance, and financial outcomes.

• Validate financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems and reports.

• Ensure accurate tracking of vendor financial activity across eight states, maintaining clear documentation and audit-ready records.

• Develop, refine, and improve financial workflows and processes related to funding controls, purchase order management, and budget tracking.

• Partner closely with accounting, finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve invoice issues, clarify discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

• Support contractor-related financial activities, ensuring proper setup, tracking, and payment of contractor work.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls within vendor financial operations, particularly in support of field and operational teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related financial support functions.

• Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and budget reconciliation.

• Experience with SAP, including Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or other enterprise financial tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.