Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting for the organization. The position is entry level and full-time, with remote work in the United States.

• Annual base salary: $60,000–$75,000 USD

Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial schedules and providing clear explanations of results so colleagues can review and use the information in their work.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial information from approved sources and check it for completeness and consistency.
• Maintain budget and forecast schedules, recording the assumptions used in each update.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.
• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• 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 coursework or experience (coursework, internships, or relevant projects) demonstrating readiness for foundational analyst work is acceptable, including academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $60,000–$75,000 USD

Location

• Remote — United States

Desired Skills and Experience

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