Overview
The organization is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. This role involves preparing accurate financial schedules and providing clear explanations of results that colleagues can review and use.
- Location: Remote - United States
- Employment type: Full-time
- Experience level: Entry level
- Annual base salary: $65,000-$80,000 USD
Previous full-time analyst experience is not required. Relevant coursework, projects, or internships can demonstrate your foundation for the role.
Responsibilities
- Compile financial information from approved sources and check it for completeness and consistency.
- 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.
- Help investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
- Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.
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 study in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples of your skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $65,000-$80,000 USD
Location
Remote - United States
Desired Skills and Experience
Microsoft Excel, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Accounting Fundamentals, Financial Statements, Data Reconciliation, Communication