Analyst, Financial I

Role Name : Financial Analyst I

Location : Columbia, SC 29229

Work Environment : Onsite

Schedule : Mon - Fri, 8 : 30 am to 5 : 30 pm

Contract length : 2 months assignment with Possibility of conversion

Job Description :

Responsible for conducting and assisting in documenting simple to moderate financial analysis projects following standard practices and procedures.

Participates in studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit.

Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems.

Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data.

Duties :

30% Performs financial or business analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense reporting, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, investments and accounts receivable.

10% Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analyses.

15% Utilizing computer systems and software, compiles and prepares reports, graphs, and charts of data developed. Serves as a systems administrator.

15% Assists in the development of business policies, conducts special financial and business related studies and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of analyses.

10% Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.10% Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.

5% Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.

5% Trains new hires and other department associates on how to use reports and / or systems.,

Education :

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance / Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, or other job related degree.

Required Work Experience : None