Overview
This role is for an entry-level Financial Analyst supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial schedules and providing clear explanations of results, along with communicating questions that require further review.
Work mode: Remote (United States)
Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry level
Annual base salary: $65,000–$85,000 USD
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Gather figures from approved records and review them for missing information or inconsistencies.
- Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.
- Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
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. Demonstrated skills may come from academic work, personal projects, or internships (prior full-time analyst employment is not required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or projects in academic budgeting and financial modeling.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $65,000–$85,000 USD
Location
Remote — United States