Financial Analyst

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

This position is responsible for providing simple to moderate level accounting and finance support to various internal departments and other stakeholders, including preparing financial reporting, reconciliations and 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 timely account reconciliations and workpapers for accounts in supported departments / areas and tracking account activity and payments (35%)
• Reporting duties may include but are not limited to: Prepare ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal management and other stakeholders, prepare ad hoc reports, specialized projects and analysis for internal customers, and assist with external financial reporting as assigned (25%)
• Analytical duties may include but are not limited to: 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 (25%)
• Other duties as assigned (15%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• 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 with Workday – Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years relevant experience – Required
• 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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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 call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.