Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Description Proactive and flexible candidates seeking immediate employment, may want to consider this entry-level Financial Analyst position in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Are you success-driven critical thinker with an enthusiasm for analysis? If that is the case, this might be the Financial Analyst role for you! In this role, you will provide daily support to the accounting and finance departments as well as perform routine assignments and solve routine/standard problems with limited discretion. The Financial Analyst role demands a flexible individual comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations. Submit an application now and learn more about this role! Candidates seeking a long-term contract role, might be interested in this opportunity.Key responsibilities

Comfortable with explaining to non-financial staff members intricate financial subjects in special projects

Interpret concluding results at the corporate and division levels

Inquest and query a massive amounts of data

Partake in the planning of monthly financial reporting and other business data

Present alternatives and suggestions to reduce costs and increase financial performance of a company

Provide support with ensuring adequate controls and procedures

Aid in annual budgeting process

Centralize and resolve budgets and income statement forecasts

Accommodate a number of aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, and trend analysis, variance analysis)

Reinforce the monitoring and maintaining internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Team up with internal and external auditors during financial and operational audit

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required

Foundational knowledge of ERP systems

Advance Microsoft Excel knowledge

1 year of financial planning & analysis experience

Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Statements

Solid understanding of account analysis

Budgeting experience

Adeptness in financial statements

Experience with fixed assets

Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

Practical knowledge in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable

Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently

-All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for considerationDo you possess the right skills for this role and are available to start right away? If so, we want to hear from you. Contact us today!.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .