Overview
This role is for an Entry-Level Financial Analyst supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial schedules and providing clear explanations of results colleagues can review and use.
Location
Remote — United States
Employment Type
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Compile financial information from approved sources and check it for completeness and consistency.
- Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.
- Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.
- Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
- Help investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
- Keep supporting files and model assumptions organized so colleagues can follow calculations.
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.
- Strong 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 can be used as examples). Prior full-time analyst employment is not required; you may demonstrate skills through academic work, personal projects, or internships.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $60,000–$80,000 USD
Preferred Skills (Desired)
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Financial Statements
- Data Reconciliation
- Communication