Overview
The organization is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. This role helps prepare accurate financial schedules and provides clear explanations of results for colleagues to review and use.
- Location: Remote - United States
- Employment type: Full-time
- Experience level: Entry level
- Annual base salary: $75,000-$85,000 USD
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.
- 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.
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. Coursework, internships, and relevant projects can demonstrate readiness without previous full-time analyst employment.
Preferred Qualifications (Examples)
- Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base-salary range: $75,000-$85,000 USD
Location
Desired Skills and Experience
Microsoft Excel, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Accounting Fundamentals, Financial Statements, Data Reconciliation, Communication