Financial Analyst

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the month-end close process, perform journal entries for accruals and prepaids, and analyze monthly financial statements.

You will reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare explanations of variances while ensuring documentation meets internal controls. Collaboration with accounting and department leaders is essential to improve forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of Financial Analytics, Accounting, or related experience required.
• None required for license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries for accruals and prepaids.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and variance explanations.
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and ensure proper documentation.
• Support timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting and department leaders to explain variances and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.

Skills

Financial analytics

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsible for supporting the month-end close process through accurate reporting, analysis, and reconciliation activities. This role will prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules, perform variance analysis, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts. Collaborates with accounting and operational teams to ensure timely and accurate financial results, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field - Required

Experience

• 1-3 years of Financial Analytics, Accounting, or related experience - Required

License & Certification

• None Required

Core Job Functions

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries for accruals and prepaids.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and variance explanations.
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and ensure proper documentation.
• Support timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting and department leaders to explain variances and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.