Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Job Description

This entry-level Financial Analyst position offers a short-term opportunity to work with department managers and investment project leaders in the creation of six budget events annually. Using analytical skills and professional accounting knowledge, you will ensure appropriate reporting of actual financial data and provide detailed budget-to-actual analysis. The role is supervised and does not involve significant autonomous decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close activities, including analysis of financial information to create journal entries, impacting the financial condition with some supervision.
• Prepare budget vs actual comparisons for responsible departments, ensuring accuracy based on professional accounting standards and advising management on future activity.
• Collaborate with department managers and investment project leaders to create six budget events per year.
• Create presentations using financial information to advise department leaders of budget-to-actual conditions and recommend areas of improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or an associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting-related job.
• 0-2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2 years minimum with an associate's degree.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles - GAAP/IFRS and cost accounting background.
• General understanding of accounting functions, terminology, and ability to apply accounting concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP knowledge and skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with Excel and a large ERP system is advantageous.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with department/division management and accounting management to communicate financial status effectively.
• Critical thinking to adapt to changing targets and deliverables.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $23.40 - $23.40/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.