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ZS · 2 hours ago

Finance Associate - Client Accounting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Finance Associate - Client Accounting will support project lifecycle work, manage revenue recognition, and collaborate with finance teams to address project financial risks.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support ZS’s largest, most at-risk projects throughout the project lifecycle

Manage revenue recognition including forecast/completion estimates, and margins at a project level and ensure accuracy of revenue portion of ZS financial statements

Focus on pricing reviews, project setup, project forecasting, and analysis on project financial decisions

Collaborate with others within finance to find solutions to at-risk projects, provide project commentary and flag to leadership if necessary

Leverage others including our offshore Client Accounting team, FBPs, and Controllership to help escalate and solve for project financial risks

Ensure project financial transactions including billings and collections are maintained

Preform monthly governance workstreams to support accounting output, both at project and company level

Contribute to new processes, employ new technologies, and create governance around our revenue recognition policy

Collaborate with others in finance on special projects

Qualification

AccountingFinanceProject Financial ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProactiveClient-First MentalityFluency in EnglishCollaborationProblem-SolvingIntense Work EthicDecision-Making

Required

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

0-2 years relevant work experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or project financial management

Individual must be proactive, a self-starter, capable of participating/implementing process changes

Effective at collaborating cross-functionally/geographically

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Proven judgment and decision-making abilities

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Benefits

Health and well-being

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Robust skills development programs

Multiple career progression options

Internal mobility paths

Collaborative culture

Company

ZS

Glassdoor3.7

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.

Founded in 1983

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.zs.com/

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