$70,000 plus bonus. Hybrid in Chicago. No relocation available for this position.
Junior Financial Analyst
Launch your finance career with an organization that values analytical thinking, process improvement, and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional looking to expand their experience in financial operations, reporting, and business process optimization while working alongside a collaborative finance team.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day financial operations by reviewing, validating, and processing transactions while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies.
- Prepare recurring financial reports, analyze trends, and provide insights that support business decisions.
- Assist with account reconciliations, payment processing, and financial record maintenance.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and help implement process enhancements across the finance function.
- Create and maintain process documentation to support consistency, training, and operational excellence.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing financial documentation and supporting compliance efforts.
- Review vendor information and maintain accurate records while ensuring required documentation is complete.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve financial inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives, reporting enhancements, and automation projects designed to streamline operations.
- Support additional financial analysis and special projects as business needs evolve.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Approximately TWO - THREE years of accounting, finance, or financial operations experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach.
- High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP, financial reporting, or business intelligence systems is a plus.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Outstanding opportunity for career growth within a collaborative finance organization.
- Exposure to financial reporting, process improvement, and operational analytics.
- Opportunity to work on automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Broad exposure across multiple areas of finance with mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a positive team-oriented culture.
