Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a financial analyst in Summit, NJ. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis, focused on data preparation and reconciliation. The role offers strong growth potential and involves preparing reports and supporting analytics for a large client. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and essential Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or insurance operations.
• Prior exposure to P&C insurance preferred; experience with reinsurance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial Data Preparation & Reconciliation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for insurance entities and management reporting.
• Prepare reporting schedules and dashboards for management and board reporting.

Skills

Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP)

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

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Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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About the Role

We are seeking a financial analyst to join a growing finance team with a large client in Summit, NJ. This position is ideal for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in accounting or FP&A who are ready to engage with complex data processes, business analytics, and reinsurance support. The analyst will be a key member of the finance team, handling critical reporting and reconciliation work that facilitates strategic analysis and decision-making. This is a highly visible role with strong growth potential.

Pay: $100,000/year

Location: Summit, NJ

Office Policy: Hybrid, flexible

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Data Preparation & Reconciliation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for insurance entities and management reporting
• Prepare monthly premium, loss, and commission entries
• Validate claims reporting and escrow account activity
• Prepare reporting schedules and dashboards for management and board reporting
• Reinsurance Support
• Maintain reinsurance billing and inventory
• Reconcile reinsurance data inputs and help prepare supporting schedules
• Reporting & Analytics Evolution
• Support large data pulls and manipulate raw data into insights for finance leadership
• Perform routine data reconciliations and investigate changes
• Assist with testing of automated systems prior to release
• Establish new Excel reporting templates as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or insurance operations
• Prior exposure to P&C insurance preferred; experience with reinsurance a plus
• Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP)
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industry

Insurance

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