Junior Financial Analyst Jobs

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Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee U.S.A and Ontario, Canada

The individual will be responsible utilizing accounting knowledge to research and reconcile general ledger financial data and assist in the creation of operational financial analysis/modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of internal financial reports from available data using established processes.
• Identify opportunities to gather and improve data quality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support FP&A team in budgeting process on an annual basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of financial data, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Support FP&A team in forecasting and planning processes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Support month-end close and assist in identifying areas of improvement.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects.
• Update financial models using general ledger data.
• Research and reconcile general ledger data and provide commentary of key drivers of month-end results.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work independently and extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively with diverse staff members both verbally and in writing.
• Interest and ability to question and seek out reasoning and rationale.
• Ability to work in a remote capacity and maintain positive and productive relationships with a remote team.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of personal computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office programs, advanced Excel skills for data consolidation (pivot tables) data referencing (vlookups) and formatting.
• Ability to reach out and interact with senior managers and leaders to resolve questions and investigate trends.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and comfort with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage and filter large amounts of data.

Required Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• Experience in a complex, multinational organization is a plus.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application to the business, including revenue recognition, capex, and labour accounting is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, including reconciling accounts, and researching entries.
• Prior Financial Planning and Analysis experience is preferred.
• Experience in recognizing key trends and drivers and providing month-end commentary after reconciling actuals to budget.

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