Overview
This full-time, entry-level Financial Analyst role supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The work helps internal stakeholders use accurate financial schedules and clear explanations of results for review and planning.
Location
Remote — United States
Employment Type
Full-time
Annual Base Salary
$75,000–$85,000 USD
Responsibilities
- Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.
- Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
- Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
- Trace unusual figures back to supporting records and raise unresolved differences for review.
- Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.
- Gather figures from approved records and review them for missing information or inconsistencies.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of accounting concepts and the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements.
- Familiarity with Excel formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables.
- Ability to work carefully with numerical information and explain calculations.
- Good organization, written communication, and attention to deadlines.
- Understanding of the importance of handling financial information confidentially.
Relevant coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Coursework, internships, and relevant projects can demonstrate readiness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Financial Statements
- Data Reconciliation
- Communication