Accounting Analyst

Robert Half • Trenton, NJ • 2h ago

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant / Financial Analyst with a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. This individual will play an important role in supporting the organization's budgeting and financial planning activities, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and cross-functional teams to support business and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the development, preparation, and maintenance of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

Monitor budget performance, track expenditures, and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted projections.

Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved cost management.

Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.

Work with various departments to collect, validate, and consolidate budgetary information.

Assist with financial planning, projections, and resource allocation.

Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Utilize financial systems and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze and report financial information.

Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall financial controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

3+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or financial reporting.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management practices.

Experience with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.

Experience working with financial management systems, ERP platforms, or accounting software.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate will bring a combination of accounting knowledge and financial analytical skills, with the ability to work independently, interpret financial data, and communicate meaningful findings to management. Experience supporting organizational budgeting and financial planning initiatives will be highly valued.

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.

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