Senior Financial Analyst at American Financial Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance
Strong background in reconciling accounts, performing financial analysis, and preparing financial statements
Advanced MS Excel skills
Intermediate proficiency with MS Word and MS Access (or similar database query tools)
Must reside in Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX

Responsibilities

Prepare cost accounting financial statements with a focus on product line analysis, offering additional metrics for comprehensive data analysis
Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts to support effective financial planning
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, ensuring data integrity and reliability
Provide analysis and insights into company operations to drive profitability and better results
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare ad-hoc reports and fulfill other reporting requirements as directed by management
Reconcile general ledger data with various sub-ledgers and system data to ensure data consistency and accuracy
Perform month-end closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency within the financial reporting process and incorporate best practices
Maintain strict confidentiality to protect the organization’s value and sensitive information
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc variance analyses to identify and address deviations from expected outcomes
Adhere to department policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MS ExcelMS WordMS AccessGAAPAccount ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisFinancial StatementsCost AccountingBudgetingJournal EntriesGeneral Ledger

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Financial Analyst position?

The salary is up to $115,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Is this a remote position, and are there any location requirements?

This is a fully remote position, but candidates must live in Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX.

What are the key requirements for this Senior Financial Analyst role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, strong background in reconciling accounts, financial analysis, and preparing financial statements, advanced MS Excel skills, and intermediate proficiency with MS Word and MS Access.

What does the application process involve for this position?

Applicants should click the provided online application link to apply.

What experience level is needed for the Senior Financial Analyst role?

Candidates need 5+ years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance.