Financial Analyst II (Contractor)

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to support program accounting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Denver, Colorado. This role focuses on monthly payment and accrual processing, financial reporting, and analytical support that helps maintain accurate records and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large data sets, investigating variances, and managing priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly network payments, accruals, and related reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.• Examine large and complex data sets using database and query tools to calculate payment activity, validate accruals, and produce meaningful analysis.• Develop reporting and analytical outputs that support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within the Program Accounting function.• Create and review journal entries during month-end and year-end cycles to help ensure complete and accurate financial statements.• Investigate differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, then summarize findings and communicate key drivers to stakeholders.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities under manager guidance.• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve consistency, and reduce financial or operational risk through standardization efforts.• Review network audit information, research discrepancies, and help establish more efficient methods for tracking and resolving issues.• Complete ad hoc financial analysis, data research, and reporting assignments as business needs arise.