Accounting Analyst II- Budget/Financial Analyst

Accounting Analyst II – Budget / Financial Analyst

Richland, WA (Onsite)

4x10 (Mon–Thurs)

12 months with strong extension potential

$32/hr to $58/hr

Overview

This role supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple business units within a highly regulated energy environment.

You will own budget-to-actual analysis, forecasting, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy of financial data and providing insights that drive operational decisions.

This is not a transactional accounting role. This is a hands-on financial analyst position focused on validating data, identifying cost drivers, and influencing business decisions through financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Execute month-end close activities including accruals and reclassifications
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Perform budget-to-actual analysis across departments
• Develop and monitor cost trends and financial performance
• Review and validate year-end spending projections
• Identify variances and provide actionable recommendations

Financial Analysis and Data Validation

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and cost drivers
• Perform reconciliations and validation of financial data
• Ensure integrity and accuracy across financial reporting outputs

Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights and summaries to department managers
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Support decision-making through data-driven analysis

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, templates, and workflows
• Enhance validation processes and financial controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5 years experience

OR

• Associate’s degree 7 years experience
• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or cost accounting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and data flow
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data in a business context
• Strong attention to detail and data validation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large corporate or industrial environment
• Experience in energy, utilities, manufacturing, or regulated industry
• Experience with Workday Financials
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Experience supporting multiple business units or cost centers

Work Environment

• Energy / utility environment supporting nuclear operations
• Highly regulated and detail-driven setting
• Requires strong accuracy, accountability, and independent decision-making

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year
• Benefits begin after 30 days

Washington Sick Leave

• Accrual rate: 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• No accrual cap
• Equivalent to: ~5 days per year