Junior Financial Analyst

Montrose Environmental Group is a global environmental services provider offering a range of solutions. The Junior Financial Analyst will prepare billing for clients, assist with accounting functions, and ensure effective communication with internal and external personnel.

Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and distributes Daily Cost Estimates (DCEs) to aid project managers in making decisions as they manage projects to completion
• Produces accurate invoices to be sent to clients in accordance with departmental protocols and timelines
• Responds to client inquiries regarding billing, maintains accounting, client, and invoicing records
• Assists in month end close process to include journal entries and variance analysis
• Ensures effective communication with both internal employees and external clients
• Performs accounting support tasks and other duties as requested by Manager of Finance and Controller

Skills

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required. (May consider relevant experience in exchange for degree)
• 0-3 years of accounting experience dealing with business transactions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals across the company
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest degree of professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines (work with a sense of urgency)
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Possesses strong computer skills in a Windows-based environment and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel – knowledge of pivot tables, charts, graphs, v-lookups would be ideal)
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Conducts assignments of minimal complexity and which includes repetitive and basic work. This position is closely supervised with no latitude for independent judgement
• Billing and accounts receivable experience a plus
• Fundamental understanding and exposure to an ERP system (Workday preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plan

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