Analyst - Finance Rotation

Strayer Education, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $55,900 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level analyst supporting multiple functions in the Finance area. The primary purpose is to support the group they are rotating through with typical analyst functions, including: reporting, model building, journal entries, or other related functions. The secondary purpose is to bring the skills they learn in each rotational stop to other areas within Finance.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills - ability to dissect financial data, identify trends, interpret complex information, and make informed decisions.
• Financial Reporting - understand financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) and is comfortable with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Attention to Detail - focus on detail when analyzing data, preparing reports, or reconciling accounts.
• Communication Skills - clearly write and verbally communicate to explain financial concepts, present findings, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Problem-Solving - think critically and propose effective solutions when encountering complex challenges.
• Excel Proficiency - skilled in manipulating data, creating pivot tables, using formulas and functions, and building financial models.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - works well with others, contribute to team goals, and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability - is open to change and willing to learn new tools, software, and industry trends.
• Time Management - ability to juggle multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ethical Judgment - shows integrity and ethical judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of internship with SEI is highly recommended

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial models and forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights.
• Support budgeting processes.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting reports for management.
• Support internal controls documentation and compliance.
• Collect, process, and clean data from different sources.
• Develop clear visualizations and reports.
• Analyze operational data to provide insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability plans
• well-being incentives
• parental leave
• paid time off
• certain paid holidays
• tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• tuition assistance
• entertainment and retail discounts
• overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level