What this job covers
Working Quarter is hiring a Financial Analyst, full-time and remote from anywhere in the United States. Once a client's ledger is closed for the month, you turn it into the report pack: income statement, balance sheet, comparatives and the commentary that explains what changed.
Each month
Pull the trial balance after close and map it to the client's report layout
Prepare month and year-to-date comparatives against the prior year and the budget
Investigate the larger variances and ask the bookkeeper what caused them
Draft the commentary in plain language for the business owner
Tie every figure in the pack back to a supporting schedule
Keep the report template consistent from month to month
To be considered A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics, or equivalent work experience
A year or more in financial reporting, FP&A or accounting, internships included
Excel: pivot tables, lookups and linked workbooks
A plus QuickBooks Online, Xero or NetSuite
Experience writing variance commentary
Benefits at Working Quarter Health, dental and vision insurance, with cover for dependents
401(k) plan with an employer match
Paid vacation, sick time and federal holidays
Paid study time and exam fees for accounting courses
A laptop and a stipend for your home office
Working Quarter
Working Quarter is a Philadelphia firm that prepares monthly financial reports and the close schedules behind them, working alongside each client's own bookkeeping.
Working Quarter is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.