Analyst, Finance Rotation

Strategic Education, Inc

Herndon, VAFresher2d agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

Entry-level analyst supporting multiple functions in the Finance area. The primary purpose is to support the group they are rotating through with typical analyst functions, including: reporting, model building, journal entries, or other related functions. The secondary purpose is to bring the skills learned in each rotational stop to other areas within Finance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Assist in preparing financial models and forecasts.
  • Analyze financial data to provide insights.
  • Support budgeting processes.
  • Accounting:
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare accounting reports for management.
  • Support internal controls documentation and compliance.
  • Data Analytics:
  • Collect, process, and clean data from different sources.
  • Develop clear visualizations and reports.
  • Analyze operational data to provide insights.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Excel Proficiency: Skilled in manipulating data, creating pivot tables, using formulas and functions, and building financial models.

Qualifications

  • Analytical Skills: Ability to dissect financial data, identify trends, interpret complex information, and make informed decisions.
  • Financial Reporting: Understand financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) and comfortable with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  • Attention to Detail: Focus on detail when analyzing data, preparing reports, or reconciling accounts.
  • Communication Skills: Clearly write and verbally communicate to explain financial concepts, present findings, and collaborate with colleagues.
  • Problem-Solving: Think critically and propose effective solutions when encountering complex challenges.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Works well with others, contribute to team goals, and communicate effectively.
  • Adaptability: Open to change and willing to learn new tools, software, and industry trends.
  • Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Ethical Judgment: Shows integrity and ethical judgment when handling sensitive information.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field required.
  • Completion of internship with SEI is highly recommended.

Other

  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Typical office setting.
  • Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
  • Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
  • Access information using a computer.
  • Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
  • Effectively cope with stressful situations.
  • Strong mental acuity.
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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