Insight Global is hiring: Junior Business Analyst in New York

Job Description Responsibilities: Help organization improve their efficiency and processes by analyzing data, identify areas for improvement in systems, and develop solutions. Create monthly summaries of financial performance and key performance indicators Support the financial monthly close process, including detailed analyses of sales, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, accruals, and title count Maintain client royalty system data (licensors, projects, agreements, etc.), royalty accounting, and analysis. This includes preparing monthly accrual entries, recording related accounting, and analyzing unearned advances in accordance with industry standard practices Track licensing agreements and outstanding payments Process Inventory/Cost accounting transactions Assist in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets Assist on special projects and analyses (sales trends, cost, profitability, etc.) Day to Day: Insight Global is looking for a Junior Business Analyst to join one of our large financial services clients. This individual will be joining their Central Accounting team and working with various groups of the business including marketing, production, editorial and IT. The ideal candidate with have prior experience with business processes in an organization that handles multimarket publishing of books and electronic resources in multiple formats including print books, audiobook, volumes, etc. They will be responsible for systems and practices around business operations within the accounting team that covers PNL, revenue, cost of sales, marketing, and royalties. They are expected to have excellent organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize, ideally combined with an ability to see the big picture. They will work with data control, accuracy and consistency around vendor management systems. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements Must Haves: 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst 2+ years in finance or accounting in an analytical position Intermediate knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP) Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and (GAAP) principles. Previous experience supporting Oracle Fusion Self-motivated, assertive, detail oriented, high degree of organization skills and the ability to appropriately prioritize assigned tasks BA/BS required, in Accounting or Finance preferred Plusses: Accounting support experience specific to publishing Corporate book publishing or media industry work experience and/or knowledge highly preferred null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.