Overview
This role supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting as an entry-level Financial Analyst.
- Location: Remote - United States
- Employment type: Full-time
- Experience level: Entry level
- Annual base salary: $60,000-$70,000 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.
- Support periodic financial reporting by reviewing spreadsheet formulas and the schedules behind reported figures.
- Trace unusual figures back to supporting records and raise unresolved differences for review.
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant coursework, projects, or internships demonstrating a foundation for the role.
- Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $60,000-$70,000 USD
Skills
Microsoft Excel; Budgeting; Forecasting; Variance Analysis; Financial Reporting; Financial Modeling; Accounting Fundamentals; Financial Statements; Data Reconciliation; Communication