Junior Financial Analyst

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value If the answer is Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we We are Montrose a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting measurement and analytical services and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers scientists technicians associates and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 125 offices across the United States Canada Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Overview

The Junior Financial Analyst will have a hybrid of tasks that revolve around preparing billing to clients and assisting with various accounting support functions throughout the month. This position will maintain responsibility for invoicing to a variety of clients for a variety of project managers so professional communication (both written and oral) as well as an ability to interact with various personnel with expansive backgrounds is required. On the Accounting side this position may maintain responsibility for such tasks as: monthly journal entries and assisting with variance analysis and reporting during our month end close cycle. The incumbent should be familiar with standard accounting concepts practices and procedures and be able to apply these daily to ensure accurate and detailed reports for assigned responsibilities. This role requires accuracy and attention to detail.

• 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

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

• Associate or bachelors 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

• Billing and accounts receivable experience a plus

• 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

• Fundamental understanding and exposure to an ERP system (Workday preferred)

• Conducts assignments of minimal complexity and which includes repetitive and basic work. This position is closely supervised with no latitude for independent judgement.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting standing and walking

• Infrequently lifting to 25 pounds

• Infrequent overhead lifting to 10 pounds

• Bending climbing and stooping

• Long hours involving overtime and weekends (infrequently)

• Keyboarding/typing

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office environment

• Potential for extended travel

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $40K to $60K commensurate with accomplishments performance credentials and geography

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industrys leading experts who are solving the worlds toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership initiative and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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