Business Analyst I (Vendor Invoicing)

At Aquent, we're proud to partner with a leading organization dedicated to driving efficiency and strategic initiatives within the energy sector. This client is at the forefront of optimizing operational processes and ensuring robust financial oversight, making a tangible impact on the communities they serve.

Are you ready to dive into a pivotal role where your analytical prowess and organizational skills will directly shape project success and operational excellence? We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our client's team, contributing to critical non-IT projects. In this dynamic position, you'll be instrumental in maintaining vital vendor relationships, streamlining project management processes, and ensuring financial accountability, directly impacting the strategic direction and efficiency of key initiatives.

The main function of a Business Analyst is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The Business Analystusually reports to a project manager or director.

Job Responsibilities:

* Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.

* Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.

* Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.

* Establish and document business processes.

* Set up project and work breakdown structures.

* Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Skills:

* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

* Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.

* Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.

* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus.

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required.

* 0-2 years experience required.

This is an onsite role in Houston, TX (Fridays can be remote)

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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