Financial Analyst 1

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing simple to moderate level accounting, researching accounting issues and new accounting standards, and providing finance support to various internal departments and functional areas, including the preparation of forecast, financial reports, reconciliations and financial analysis.

Essential Duties

Transactional duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, review and input manual journal entries
• Review general ledger activity and prepare account reconciliations and workpapers for accounts in supported departments / areas
• Tracking account activity and payments

Reporting duties may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal management, supported groups and other stakeholders

• - Collect financial data for internal customers on an ad hoc basis.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting for internal customers as needed.
• Assist with external financial reporting as assigned.
• Produce monthly and quarterly statements of activity.

Analytical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Review of financial statements for supported departments / areas and investigate variances to prior year and forecast
• Analyze account activity, investigate and resolve balance discrepancies and internal inquiries by researching and interpreting general ledger data, and determine reconciling journal entries
• Document workflow and identify process improvements
• Assist in preparation of forecasts and provide variance analysis of actual performance against forecasts
• Research accounting issues as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience - Required

Accounting major – Preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills - Required

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written - Required Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Required

Ability to work autonomously and part of a team - Required Effective organization and time management skills - Required

Ability to maintain confidentiality - Required

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years relevant experience - Required

1-2 years in usage of Tally is preferred.

Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles - Required

Basic knowledge of financial reporting and analysis - Preferred

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.