Junior Financial Analyst

CFS

Youngstown, OH

$70,000–$90,000 Per Year

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Job Description

JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
Youngstown, OH
$70,000- $90,000

A growing, multi-location organization is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting or finance professional who wants to transition from a traditional accounting or public accounting environment into FP&A and corporate finance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, understand how the three financial statements work together, and be comfortable with the fundamentals of debits, credits, journal entries, and financial statement analysis. Experience in public accounting or audit is highly preferred.

OVERVIEW OF THE JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST ROLE:

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Prepare and analyze financial reports and management reporting
Perform financial statement and variance analysis
Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and operating trends
Assist with monthly reporting and financial close-related analysis
Maintain and update financial models and Excel-based reporting tools
Help develop and track key performance indicators and business metrics
Research financial trends and identify areas requiring further analysis
Partner with Accounting and operational teams to gather and validate financial information
Assist with cash flow analysis and other financial planning activities
Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects
Assist with improving reporting processes and analytical tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST POSITION:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
1–3 years of accounting, audit, public accounting, or financial analysis experience
Public accounting or audit experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of financial statements and fundamental accounting principles
Comfortable with debits, credits, journal entries, reconciliations, and account activity
Ability to understand how the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement interact
Strong Excel skills
Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work with large amounts of financial and operational data
CPA eligibility or progress toward the CPA is a plus

Numbers & Facts

Location	Youngstown, OH
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.