Financial Analyst
Schenectady, NY, US
Accounting / Finance
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
$26–$30 per hour
Entry Level
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Schenectady, NY, US
$26–$30 per hour
Entry Level
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Accounting / Finance
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Now Hiring: Wind Financial Project Specialist
Kelly Services | Finance • Project Management • Purchasing
Pay: $26–$30 per hour
Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled in Excel, budgeting, and financial reporting? Kelly Services is seeking a Wind Financial Project Specialist to support financial operations for global wind energy projects!
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance, purchasing, or sourcing professional who enjoys managing budgets, analyzing costs, and collaborating with project teams in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Financial Management & Budget Tracking
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Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance.
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Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports.
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Track labor costs, purchase orders, invoices, and project expenditures.
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Analyze actual expenses versus estimated costs and identify discrepancies.
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Lead weekly EAC calls and participate in project review meetings.
Purchasing & Project Coordination
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Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders using Oracle.
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Coordinate with purchasing teams, vendors, and project managers.
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Track staffing plans, labor expenses, and project resource needs.
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Assist with purchase order adjustments, invoice reconciliation, and cost transfers.
Reporting & Project Closeout
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Prepare budget reports, cost analyses, accruals, and financial summaries.
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Reconcile invoices and ensure accurate project billing.
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Maintain organized financial records and project documentation.
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Support project closeout activities, including final expense reconciliation and purchase order closure.
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Communicate with internal teams and clients to ensure project expectations are met.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
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2–5 years of experience preferred in finance, purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or project cost management.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are highly preferred.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word.
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Experience with budgeting, expense tracking, financial reporting, or purchase order management.
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Experience with Oracle, Salesforce, PowerMax, Perceptive, APSS, Clear Orbit, or similar systems is a plus.
Skills for Success
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Sound judgment when handling financial information and project budgets.
Why This Opportunity?
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Competitive Pay: $26–$30/hr
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Gain experience supporting large-scale global wind energy projects.
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Work with experienced finance and project management teams.
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Expand your knowledge of financial systems, purchasing, and cost management.
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Develop valuable skills in budgeting, forecasting, and project financial operations.
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Build your career in the renewable energy industry.
Apply Today!
If you have a background in finance, purchasing, procurement, or project budgeting and are an Excel expert who enjoys working with numbers, we want to hear from you!
Join Kelly Services and take the next step in your career as a Wind Financial Project Specialist!
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