Logistics Finance Analyst

Aleron
United States, California, Fremont
Feb 26, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Logistics Finance Analyst to join our client on a 9 month contract assignment located in Freemont CA Onsite role 50/hr. payrate The individual in this role will deliver financial analytic support for the North America Logistics team. Focus will include freight invoice validation, supporting payment approval, financial reporting, logistics spend systems improvements, finding ways to automate and improve processes, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive continuous improvements. This individual will have experience working with large data sets. Audit vendors' invoices and collaborate with AP to ensure successful payment of logistics invoices before payment terms are due Accrue for unbilled invoices at the end of the month Analyze operational and finance data and present actionable insights to senior team members and management Support the Finance group with logistics information for the monthly and quarterly close processes. Utilize enterprise cost mindset to continuously improve cost and quality for the global material, service, and product distribution network Lead the collaboration with Finance for transportation contracts, cost accruals, and invoice payments. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in finance, analytics, accounting or supply chain or the equivalent experience 2+ years' minimum experience in analytics, financial, accounting, account payable or a supply chain role with projects is a plus Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Understanding of financial and accounting concepts and procedures within a manufacturing environment Proficiency with Excel, MS Access, SQL, Tableau and other BI tools. Knowledge of VBA, R, or Python preferred. Detail Oriented Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality results. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply