Financial Analyst, Junior

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst I will support accounting functions through reconciliations, journal entry preparation, invoice creation, and data analysis. This contract role is for 6 Months and is based in Newark, NJ at a leading Healthcare Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciliations, creation of journal entries, and review of data to ensure accuracy and proper billing to vendors.
• Prepare journal entries by applying a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Utilize Access skills to perform queries, comparisons, and summarizations on large volumes of data.
• Leverage Excel skills for summary analysis, calculations, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables to validate data and perform analysis.
• Perform variance analysis and ensure the timely, accurate preparation and review of financial data.
• Reconcile designated accounts using appropriate accounting techniques to verify account balances.
• Investigate unusual entries and discrepancies to ensure proper amount recording.
• Collaborate with other departments for data review, invoice creation, and journal processing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• 0 to 2 years of business experience in general accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.