Financial Analyst 1

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Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing simple to moderate level accounting, researching accounting issues and new accounting standards, and providing finance support to various internal departments and functional areas, including the preparation of forecast, financial reports, reconciliations and financial analysis.
Essential Duties
Transactional duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, review and input manual journal entries
• Review general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations and workpapers for accounts in supported departments / areas
• Tracking account activity and payment
  

Reporting duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal management, supported groups and other stakeholders
• Collect financial data for internal customers on an ad hoc basis.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting for internal customers as needed.
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  Assist with external financial reporting as assigned.
• Produce monthly and quarterly statements of activity.
  

Analytical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Review of financial statements for supported departments / areas and investigate variances to prior year and forecast
• Analyze account activity, investigate and resolve balance discrepancies and internal inquiries by researching and interpreting general ledger data, and determine reconciling journal entries
• Document workflow and identify process improvements
• Assist in preparation of forecasts and provide variance analysis of actual performance against forecasts
• Research accounting issues as needed
  

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience - Required
• Accounting major - Preferred
  

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills - Required
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written - Required Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Required
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team - Required Effective organization and time management skills - Required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality - Required
  

Experience

• 0-2 years relevant experience - Required
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles - Required
• Basic knowledge of financial reporting and analysis - Preferred
  

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.
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