Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

The financial analyst prepares financial and business-related analyses and research. Duties and responsibilities may include any of the items shown below. (70-95%)

• Perform month-end closing responsibilities including journal entries and expense analysis
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts monthly and book necessary and appropriate entries. Investigate, correct and follow-up any inaccuracies identified.
• Prepare assigned monthly bank account reconciliations for review.
• Assists with budgets, forecasts and analyze trends in sales, finance, general business conditions, significant variances on MTD and YTD basis and other related areas.
• Complete management reports daily/monthly/annually.
• May prepare tax returns and/or legal and regulatory reports.
• Special financial reports as requested by management. Present results of research and analyses and provide recommendations in written and verbal presentation formats.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

Review and verify payroll data for payroll processing and provide backup support as needed. (0-15%)

May assist with accounting duties related to cash management, escrow administration, franchise activities, agent accounts or other transaction records and reporting. (0-10%)

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

· Two years of experience in accounting, with emphasis in financial analysis. Experience with

financial analysis methods and tools.

· Real estate experience helpful.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Demonstrated computer proficiency. Experience with accounting and general ledger software.

· Strong Excel, Access and Word skills.

· Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Effective interpersonal skills, a customer-service focus and the ability to work as a member in a

team-oriented environment.

· Knowledge to complete complex financial analysis, excellent problem solving techniques.

· Must possess time management and organization skills.

· Ability to prioritize and handle multiple task and projects concurrently; work well under pressure of

deadlines.