Finance Accelerator Specialist

Finance Accelerator Specialist

Job Description

CoStar Group Company Intro:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Description: At CoStar Group, our finance group centralizes transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specializations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, and revenue recognition.

We are searching for an energetic, highly motivated Finance Accelerator Specialist to join the growing finance team at our state-of-the-art research headquarters in Richmond, VA. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can balance multiple priorities, and drive towards results, this is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the technology space!

The Finance Accelerator Specialist rotates on a set schedule throughout the Billing, Collections, Cash Applications, and Revenue Services departments during the first two years at CoStar Group. After the two-year rotation program, this person will be placed into one of the departments. They will be eligible to step into a Senior Analyst position within the finance department upon the successful completion of the 2-year rotational program. The Finance Accelerator Specialist will work both independently and in collaboration with a variety of CoStar Group departments. A successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and technical skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively balance small-scale projects and day-to-day operations.

• Track and measure critical data; review systems and reports for inconsistencies.

• Drive communication and change in a world-class organization.

• Contribute to and support integration of business processes and newly acquired companies.

• Ensure data integrity across the system by participating in QA control process.

• Partner with colleagues in Shared Services, Technology, and Sales teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Resolve customer issues related to slow pay or non-payment of invoices through pro-active communication with clients and the sales team.

• Become proficient in understanding of company A/R lifecycle within a 6-month time frame.

• Drive high customer satisfaction and retention levels through relationship-building, professional, and courteous communication.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of business finance, accounting, economics, or related field from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.

• Working knowledge of MS Office suite with advanced MS Excel skills.

• Superb attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.

• 8+ months of internship or work experience in finance, billing, collections, cash apps, or revenue services.

• A track record of commitment to prior employers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An aptitude for learning new programs and technologies.

• Ability to work across multiple departments.

• Strong focus and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver expectations in a timely manner.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Experience working with Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, Microsoft Navision (Microsoft Accounting Software), Great Plains is a plus.

• Evidence of strong academic performance in college.

What's in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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