Disbursements Financial Analyst

About the role

Day-to-day: Analyze accounts and extract data from databases using Excel to create management reports, reconcile discrepancies, process tax identification applications, maintain client files, prepare quarterly/yearly tax reconciliation reports, and confirm check postings

You'll bring: Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent experience, proficiency with Excel/Word/Outlook, knowledge of IRS tax forms 940/941, payroll taxes background, state tax filing and wage reporting experience

Good fit if: You have two to four years related accounting or financial experience and strong attention to detail with ability to work in high-pressure environments

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About Client:
Company is a worldwide provider of legal services, serving law firms, corporations, financial institutions and government agencies helping them streamline the administration of business operations.
Its scalable, flexible technology is designed to help you quickly and efficiently turn huge amounts of data into manageable, actionable tools you can use to meet a variety of objectives.

Rate Range: $18-$22/Hr

Job Description:

• This position requires that the individual possesses knowledge of basic accounting principles, operational procedures, excellent computer (at least intermediate level Excel skills required) and communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to deal professionally with both internal and external business contacts.
• He/she will be responsible for reporting on project status and issue resolution to Disbursements Team managers as well as project managers and clients as applicable.
• He/she must be 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes accounts and data for accuracy. This would include extracting data from the company database and running queries and filters on this data in excel to provide reports to management. Be able to offer a problem resolution and implementation plan. Reconcile and investigate any unexpected discrepancies.
• Apply for tax identification numbers from state and federal agencies and professionally respond to inquiries from these same agencies. Manage the application process to ensure that all required identification numbers are timely received. Follow up to ensure the process is completed by the target date.
• Maintains client and correspondence files.
• Prepare quarterly and yearly reconciliation reports for quarterly and yearly income tax reporting.
• Daily recording of time in company timekeeping system
• Confirm all posting of checks and other transactions to account records and investigate any unexplained discrepancies in account activity.
• Provides assistance and performs special projects and duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Analyst and/or Disbursement Team manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• The position requires Associate s degree from four-year college or university, with accounting graduates strongly preferred; or some college classes with two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Top 3 Required Skills:

• IRS state filings, payments and amendment processing.
• Payroll taxes background + proficient with spreadsheets, pivot, wage reporting, IRS tax forms 940, 941 tax rates, tax codes.
• Tax notices
• Excel, Word, Outlook knowledge

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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About finance at ApTask

Finance roles at ApTask cover the technology, operations, risk, and compliance functions inside banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech firms. Our recruiters have placed into the specific trading, treasury, and regulatory-reporting platforms our clients run — Murex, Calypso, Bloomberg AIM, Aladdin, Charles River, and the major GL and consolidation stacks. Because financial-services engagements carry FINRA, SEC, and state-regulator scrutiny, every candidate placed through ApTask is fingerprinted, credit-checked, and background-verified against the client's specific compliance program before onboarding.