Financial Operations Analyst I

Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient travel and reimbursements, and Scout Academy, our secure, online, on-demand learning management system that ensures global compliance.
Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, we’d love to have you join our rapidly growing team!

Position Summary:

We are looking to hire a talented, eager, and skilled full-time Financial Operations Analyst I to join our accounting team in Dallas. As a Financial Operations Analyst I, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of accounting information by verifying, recording, consolidating, and inputting transactions. Preparing and recording assets and revenue is a daily requirement. The Analyst I will report directly to the Finance Manager. 

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Process daily reimbursement expenses and other fee transactions 
• Reconcile daily activities and Account Balances in SAP on a daily recurring basis 
• Records accounting information in a professional and detailed fashion. There are thousands of entries which will require the individual to stay focused for long durations. 
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliation of multiple balance sheet accounts 
• Analyze transaction data to determine adjustments, revisions, or updates are needed 
• Work with, and support internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues, answer inquiries, and provide solutions 
• Examine and analyze financial statements and accounting records to ensure they are accurate and comply with regulations 
• Provide data for internal and external reporting purposes. 
• Ad Hoc assignments as requested 
• Complies with legal and company policies 

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge: 

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 
• Minimum of 1 year experience with SAP
• Minimum of 1 year of experience within the industry 
• Strong working knowledge of Excel 
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standards 

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities: 

• Ability to work successfully and comfortably in a very fast-paced, very fluid environment 
• Ability to flex easily between project objectives and manage priorities as needed 
• Works collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment 
• Strong customer service orientation 
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills 
• The ability to understand complex clinical data and issues from an analytic standpoint 

Scout offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes contributions to your HSA and 401k. Visit our website at www.scoutclinical.com or follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities. 
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