Finance Assistant

SKIM

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 18 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionSKIM is a fast-growing marketing research consultancy with offices in the US, Europe, Asia and South America. For 45 years, we have been trusted partners to the world’s largest CPG, technology and healthcare brands. We specialize in modelling and understanding people’s decision making in the areas of New Product Development, Brand Communication and Revenue Growth Management & Pricing. In our vision, a combination of methodological robustness, marketing domain expertise and understanding the client’s business is the key to building lasting strategic partnerships with our clients.As evidenced by our #3 position in GRIT’s report of most innovative research agencies, we believe in continuously improving our solutions and expertise frameworks. But above all else, we believe in a culture where smart, ambitious and genuine people support each other, follow their dreams, balance priorities in life and bring everyone’s unique skills together in a collaborative global community.Job DescriptionAs Finance Assistant, you will carry out daily financial transactions. Your careful work makes sure every transaction gets logged accurately and quickly in our system. Together with the finance team consisting of 8 people globally, you will keep our financial game on point! On a day-to-day basis you will be working closely with our Finance Administrator located at our Hoboken office.Imagine yourself being involved in the following activities:
  • Monitoring incoming inquires and requests
  • Assisting in managing accounts payable
  • Reviewing and recording vendor invoices and T&E expenses for accuracy, and completeness
  • 3rd party vendor management and verification requests
  • Reconciling receivables/bank accounts
  • Creating, and tracking payment of client invoices
  • Identify/troubleshoot/resolve financial and operational issues
  • Maintain confidentiality of all financial-related information
  • Assist with administrative duties as necessary
We are looking for someone who can join the team approximately 20 hours per week. Our Finance Administrator and other SKIMmers in the Hoboken office would be excited to work with you at the office one day per week – we have a hybrid working structure.QualificationsWe’re looking for someone with the following profile:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related subject and/or 0-3 years’ work experience in an administrative position
  • Familiarity with Office 365
  • Good communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently
  • The ability to interact with all departments and levels throughout our organization
  • You are well organised and have an eye for detail
  • A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude
Our offerWe offer a competitive salary & benefits package that includes the following:
  • Annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
  • A hybrid working environment
  • High value placed on taking initiative and ownership
  • Passionate, intelligent, and supporting colleagues
  • Open, communicative work environment
  • Flat organizational structure
  • Focus on true work / life balance
  • Regular team outings and events
At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves. Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Additional InformationThank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We will get back to you within 7 days.Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered.

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