Financial Systems Analyst jobs in Waterbury, CT

Company Overview:

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI) stands as the largest independent electrical wholesale distributor in the nation. With over a century of experience, $100M inventory, 14 regional businesses, and a team of over 1,500 professionals, we are committed to excellence.

Job Description:

As a Financial Analyst specializing in Expense Management and Invoice Validation, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in handling financial transactions. Your responsibilities will revolve around scrutinizing expenses, validating invoices and implementing robust processes to optimize financial operations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of USESI expenses across various departments, verifying accuracy, and identifying discrepancies. 
• Scrutinize incoming invoices, ensuring alignment with contracts, purchase orders, and regulatory requirements. Validate invoice accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payment. 
• Develop and implement streamlined processes for expense management and invoice validation to improve efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial workflows. 
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, USESI policies, and accounting standards. Support internal audits related to expense management and invoice validation.
• Liaise with vendors or suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies, manage RFQ for vendors and negotiate favorable terms to optimize expenses. 
• Collaborate with IT teams for system enhancements, automation, or integration of financial tools to streamline expense and invoice management processes. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is a plus.
  
• Proven experience (2 to 3 years) in financial analysis, expense management, and invoice validation within a corporate environment
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and MS Excel for date analysis and reporting. 
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment. 
• This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization through meticulous expense management and invoice validation. 

 Job type: Full-time  

It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  

At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference—to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!  

Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:    

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage  
• Paid Parental Leave 
• TeleMedicine  
• Matching 401(k)   
• Company-paid Life Insurance (AD&D)  
• Supplemental Life Insurance  
• Short and Long Term Disability  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft