Entry Level Financial Advisor

American Accounting Association; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Year Up United is seeking an Entry Level Financial Advisor in McKees Rocks, PA, to coach young adults on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy. You will guide participants through financial goal setting, data tracking, and collaboration with partner organizations in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

The role is hybrid, full-time, and entry-level, focused on making economic mobility a practical outcome.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in personal finance topics.
• Basic financial planning knowledge and budgeting skills.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly and facilitate sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching on budgeting, saving, credit, and debt.
• Facilitate workshops on core personal finance topics for young adults.
• Support participants in setting financial goals and building action plans.
• Track financial outcomes and maintain accurate participant records.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate financial education into curricula.
• Refer participants to vetted banking and financial services partners.
• Use data to improve coaching approaches and workshop content.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Support outreach and engagement for financial education events.
• Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Skills

Personal finance education

Financial planning basics

Budgeting and cash-flow analysis

Credit and debt management

Student loan literacy

Presentation and facilitation

Client interviewing and intake

Data tracking and reporting

Excel or Google Sheets

Tools

CRM or case management software

Excel or Google Sheets

Job description

Entry Level Financial Advisor

Year Up United seeks an Entry Level Financial Advisor to support young adults as they build financial capability and long-term stability. In this mission-driven role, you'll coach participants on budgeting, saving, credit building, and student loan literacy; assist with basic financial planning and goal setting; and connect them to vetted banking and investment partners. You'll capture and analyse data to track outcomes, refine workshops, and collaborate with program staff and employer partners. Ideal candidates are passionate about economic mobility, comfortable explaining financial concepts clearly, and eager to grow in a supportive, learning-focused culture.

Employer: Year Up United
Location: Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Oct 1, 2026
Focus Area: Budgeting & Resource Allocation, Credit Control
Role Type: Advisor, Staff / Associate
Role Level: Entry
Work Mode: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Corporate

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching on budgeting, saving, credit, and debt.
• Facilitate workshops on core personal finance topics for young adults.
• Support participants in setting financial goals and building action plans.
• Track financial outcomes and maintain accurate participant records.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate financial education into curricula.
• Refer participants to vetted banking and financial services partners.
• Use data to improve coaching approaches and workshop content.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Support outreach and engagement for financial education events.
• Uphold Year Up's values of equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Required Skills

• Personal finance education
• Financial planning basics
• Budgeting and cash-flow analysis
• Credit and debt management
• Student loan literacy
• Excel or Google Sheets
• Data tracking and reporting
• Presentation and facilitation
• Client interviewing and intake
• CRM or case management software