Overview
An entry-level Financial Analyst role is available with a remote organization in the United States. This full-time position focuses on budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. You will organize information, verify work for accuracy, and prepare financial schedules with clear explanations of results.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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. Coursework, internships, and relevant projects can demonstrate readiness, including academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Financial Statements
- Data Reconciliation
- Communication
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $70,000–$85,000 USD
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