Financial Data Analyst

Job Title: Financial Data Analyst

Location: Remote ( Eastern time zone preffered)

Duration: 12 months initial contract with extension for longer term

Key Responsibilities
• Must have advanced Excel skills and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Handle a large number of Excel files by aggregating, validating, and transferring data to Financial Systems.
• Conduct production-oriented activities, including:
• Entering and extracting information from various applications and systems.
• Manipulating data in spreadsheets and identifying/researching anomalies.
• Making corrections and ensuring data accuracy as needed.
• Develop standard reports using gathered data; analyze trends, variances (e.g., against plans, year-over-year), and overall business performance. Present and distribute reports.
• Assist in conducting business research:
• Gather data, explore options, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Create non-routine reports with detailed analyses/proposals to revise management policies, business processes, or services provided to customers.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate project activities and meet customer expectations.
• Resolve issues promptly to ensure customers receive efficient service in line with company policies.

Requirements
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply standard policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with and analyze large interrelated data files used to feed internal financial systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional areas and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheets, and database software.

Pay Range : $45/hr - $55/hr

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.