Financial Analyst

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Posted Sep 18, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$70K – $85K/yr

Overview

This role is an entry-level Financial Analyst position with an organization operating remotely in the United States.

  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Location: Remote - United States
  • Experience level: Entry level
  • Annual base salary: $70,000-$85,000 USD

This position supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting with a careful, organized approach to assigned work. Required skills can be demonstrated through academic work, personal projects, or internships; prior full-time analyst employment is not required.

A financial summary must be traceable to supporting records. You will keep source references and calculation notes alongside your work.

Responsibilities

  • Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
  • Support periodic financial reporting by reviewing spreadsheet formulas and the schedules behind reported figures.
  • Investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
  • 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.

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 are useful examples of skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: $70,000-$85,000 USD

Preferred Skills and Experience

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

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