Financial Analyst

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Posted Sep 18, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$65K – $75K/yr

Overview

This entry-level Financial Analyst role supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting for the organization. The position helps ensure colleagues have accurate financial schedules and clear explanations of results when reviewing information and planning next steps.

Location: Remote - United States
Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry level
Annual base salary: $65,000-$75,000 USD

Previous full-time analyst experience is not required. Relevant coursework, projects, or internships can demonstrate your foundation for the role.

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.
  • Help investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
  • 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 study in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: $65,000-$75,000 USD

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Accounting Fundamentals
  • Financial Statements
  • Data Reconciliation
  • Communication

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