Financial Analyst I

This position is hybrid requiring the team member to work in the office in Liberty Lake, Washington (State) every Tuesday and Thursday. To qualify, candidates must live in the greater Spokane, Washington/North Idaho area. The Financial Analyst I provides support for higher level positions to complete in-depth financial analyses to assist with business decisions, complete financial reporting internally to the Board of Directors and Leadership Team as well as external regulatory entities, forecasts the balance sheet and income statement in alignment with the strategic plan, and supports other areas of the finance department.Core Job Requirements/OutcomesPrepare financial reports in a timely and accurate manner by meeting all deadlines and ensuring initial reporting is accurate and complies with governmental rules and regulations, if applicable.Assists leadership in decision making by providing support that allows for in-depth financial analyses to identify meaningful insights, suggest recommendations, and communicate findings through presentations and/or reports. Develop skills with SQL, data warehouse, and data analysis and visualization tools to extract, compile, analyze, and present data in an effective way.Aids in managing of a primary function of the department of either balance sheet or income statement forecasting, by ensuring current processes are completed on time and accurately, assisting with setting up new processes within the function, providing clear communication to the team on updates and changes, and suggesting efficiencies.Other Essential FunctionsAccurately budget balance sheet and/or income statement general ledger accounts by partnering with internal departments, accurately forecasting future activity in GLs, and communicating regarding variances to plan.Support departmental or credit union wide initiatives and projects by contributing as an effective project team member and complete all tasks and assignments in a timely manner.Provide support for functions within the division including cross-training on other analyst job duties and covering when needed.Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness in all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, and operation execution to support strategic decision making and organizational success.Represent the Finance department by providing timely, professional, and friendly communication to all we encounter.Provide proper accounting by keeping current with GAAP and making recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to maintain compliance.