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Job Title: Financial Reporting and Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Join our team in the higher education sector to assist with year-end financial reporting and compliance. This role involves reviewing and analyzing contracts, specifically focusing on Subscription-Based Information Technology Agreements (SBITA), leases, and journal entries. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance ahead of the fiscal year-end closing on June 30th.

Responsibilities

+ Review and analyze 20-30 purchase orders and agreements monthly to identify SBITA.

+ Utilize specialized software and Excel to extract purchase orders and supporting documentation for review.

+ Escalate 4-5 agreements monthly, using a checklist to identify key terms such as term duration, payment details, and software description.

+ Examine 2-3 leases monthly, focusing on new leases and renewals.

+ Assist in the creation and review of journal entries within the financial system.

Essential Skills

+ 1-2+ years of experience reading and analyzing vendor agreements and contracts.

+ Strong attention to detail to identify key terms and classify agreement types.

+ Ability to extract and input information into the GASB checklist.

+ Basic proficiency in Excel for database and checklist management.

+ Knowledge in accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Accounting degree or equivalent accounting experience.

+ Experience working with purchase orders.

+ Familiarity with ERP systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.