Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Job Description This Junior Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing a whole business unit. The role includes recording journal entry accruals, budgeting for capital projects, payroll costs, and expenses. Additionally, the analyst will conduct variance analysis between actual and forecast figures and update the 5-year forecast monthly. Responsibilities Record journal entry accruals. Budget for capital projects, payroll costs, and expenses. Conduct variance analysis between actual vs forecast figures. Update monthly forecast to revise the 5-year forecast. Essential Skills Proficiency in variance analysis, journal entry, and budgeting/forecasting. Ability to create pivot tables, sumif's, and VLOOKUPS in Excel. Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, SAGE, or NetSuite. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with accruals. Familiarity with Workday. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics. Advanced user proficiency in Excel. At least 1 year of experience in budgeting/forecasting, recording journal entries, and variance analysis. Work Environment The position is onsite with work hours of 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off. The role is situated at a nuclear power plant with strict security measures. The company is dedicated to creating clean energy, offering a chance to work under a supportive manager who is known for being down-to-earth. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Berwick,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.