Financial Analyst I

About the role

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN. In this role, you'll support our Vegetation Management team by managing vendor invoices, purchase orders, accruals, and contractor-related financial activities while serving as a trusted partner to both vendors and internal stakeholders. You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, resolving invoice and purchasing issues, and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modifications, and cancellations.
• Review and reconcile invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts.
• Track and report on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending to ensure accurate financial allocation.
• Support invoice management activities and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor PO funding levels and proactively identify funding gaps or overspending risks.
• Manage accrual processes and ensure expenses are accurately reflected in financial reporting periods.
• Utilize Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) tools to process and track invoices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related financial support functions.
• Experience with SAP, Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), or other enterprise financial systems.

Pay

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

Benefits

• 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)

Schedule

This is a hybrid position.