How to hire an account analyst

How to hire an account analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step account analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an account analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new account analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the account analyst you need to hire. Certain account analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An account analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, account analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of account analysts.

   Type of Account Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Account Analyst	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$18-37
   Finance Analyst/Accountant	In a company setting, a finance analyst/accountant is in charge of handling and monitoring financial activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Their responsibilities revolve around preparing financial reports, performing audits and risk assessments, and identifying any errors and inconsistencies, resolving them promptly and efficiently... Show more	$22-40
   Corporate Accountant	A corporate accountant is a professional who prepares financial statements and maintains financial records of an organization to ensure that they comply with laws, regulations, and the organization's policies. Corporate accountants are required to analyze financial statements to help executives make financial decisions for the organization... Show more	$22-42

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Financial Statements
   • Financial Reports
   • PowerPoint
   • Reconciliations
   • Balance Sheet
   • Financial Analysis
   • Data Analysis
   • Journal Entries
   • Pivot Tables
   • Payroll
   • Patient Accounts
   • Customer Accounts

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage budget submissions by subsidiaries in Europe/AFNE region in Hyperion.
   • Prepare and review KYC require documentation for multiple business lines.
   • Prepare weekly payroll through ADP and reconciliation of quarterly payroll taxes and reports.
   • Prepare PowerPoint presentation for CFO to deliver budget report to board and finance committees.
   • Prepare monthly payroll and accompanying journal entries, and process ADP payroll and reconciliation.
   • Consolidate orders going to the same location and submit to warehouse by EDI or fax transmission.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your account analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An account analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, account analysts' average salary in montana is 52% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level account analysts earn 50% less than senior-level account analysts.
   • Certifications. An account analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an account analyst's salary.

   Average account analyst salary

   $55,829yearly

   $26.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level account analyst salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average account analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$81,609	$39
   2	New Jersey	$77,269	$37
   3	California	$66,097	$32
   4	Massachusetts	$63,161	$30
   5	Connecticut	$62,532	$30
   6	Oregon	$59,682	$29
   7	Maryland	$58,044	$28
   8	Pennsylvania	$56,586	$27
   9	Texas	$53,783	$26
   10	Georgia	$53,691	$26
   11	Florida	$52,894	$25
   12	Michigan	$52,741	$25
   13	North Carolina	$51,527	$25
   14	Arizona	$50,787	$24
   15	South Carolina	$50,203	$24
   16	Ohio	$49,820	$24
   17	Colorado	$49,577	$24
   18	Illinois	$47,424	$23
   19	Minnesota	$46,670	$22
   20	Alabama	$46,242	$22

   Average account analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Venable	$107,053	$51.47
   2	Google	$97,325	$46.79	40
   3	Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	$97,078	$46.67	13
   4	Payoneer	$94,942	$45.65
   5	City National Bank	$92,076	$44.27	6
   6	BNY Mellon	$91,988	$44.23	5
   7	Credit Suisse	$91,413	$43.95
   8	BlackRock	$91,042	$43.77	10
   9	Barclays	$90,752	$43.63
   10	Morgan Stanley	$82,820	$39.82	3
   11	Eastman	$82,139	$39.49	2
   12	Crown Castle International	$77,724	$37.37	10
   13	Siemens	$77,343	$37.18	20
   14	ScanSource	$76,838	$36.94	3
   15	AAA FACILITY SERVICES	$71,579	$34.41
   16	Ryerson	$70,643	$33.96	2
   17	Fortune Brands Home & Security	$69,682	$33.50
   18	Trek Bicycle	$69,218	$33.28	2
   19	Bunge	$68,293	$32.83	2
   20	World Fuel Services	$67,875	$32.63

4. Writing an account analyst job description

   An account analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an account analyst job description:

   Account analyst job description example

   At World Fuel Services, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
   
   When you click 'Apply', you will need to click on 'Create Account'. By creating an account, you will be able to view your applications and their statuses. Your password must contain 1 upper case letter, 1 number, and 1 special character.
   World Fuel Services, is an equal
   opportunity/affirmative
   action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   World Fuel Services Corporation is a Fortune 250 Company. We provide energy, logistics, and technology solutions to aviation, marine, and land customers and suppliers around the world. Our global team of local professionals delivers innovative products and services at more than 8,000 global locations.
   We offer sustainability solutions including renewable power sourcing with renewable energy certificates, evaluation, and management of both on-site and off-site solar projects with power purchase agreements, and sustainability strategy consulting.
   Our mission is to create value for our business partners by delivering innovative solutions and logistics through a global team of local professionals.
   
   World Fuel Services awarded the #39 spot on the Forbes 2021 America's Best Midsize Employers to work for.
   
   Summary
   As the Account Analyst you will collaborate with the Account Managers, IT services, operations, contracts, procurement, and accounting personnel in support of the development and delivery of our services. Your primary responsibility is to assist in the origination and maintenance of revenue associated with large clients. These clients hire us under long-term contracts under which the assigned Account Manager and supporting staff provides energy expertise and services. You will support initiatives that contribute to the annual gross profit of Kinect Energy; and to initiatives that support the Global Energy Management business and interface with Aviation, Marine and Land Core Fuels.
   
   Key Responsibilities
   Work closely with customers and peers to develop analyses and reports mentioned above.Build and maintain relationships with current customers. Understanding ISO market operations, predominantly PJM and MISO for both load and generation customers, including but not limited to daily scheduling, outage coordination, summer/winter verification testing and GADS/GATS reporting.Participates in customer meetings, as an active participant, to the point of leading and owning such meetings.Competence and confidence to work independently on projects as assigned.Participates in customer meetings, as an active participant, to the point of leading and owning such meetings.Responsible for ensuring all clients are compliant to wholesale electricity market rules and regulations.Knowledge of MISO and PJM's capacity market structure include Base Residual Auction (BRA), Planning Resource Auction, and Incremental Auctions for both load and generation customers including but not limited to capacity offsets, load modifying resources, Peak Load Contribution and Network Integrated Transmission Services (NITS) management.
   
   Requirements, Competencies and Certifications
   Knowledge and/or experience in the energy industry preferred, but not required. Problem-solving, mathematical, and organizational skills.Communications skills, both written and verbal.Team player who excels at performing in a collaborative environment.Ability to manage multiple projects.Negotiating skills.Ability to think strategically about the client and find solutions to their issues Experience with Windows-based application software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.General business acumen.
   
   Minimum Education & Experience
   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or other business-related discipline preferred, recent college graduates will also be considered.1 year of experience, preferred.
   
   What You'll Love About Us
   Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options that includes infertility benefits. 100% coverage of preventative care, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.Prepare for the Future. 401K Retirement Plan 50% match.Rest and Relaxation. 4 weeks Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays.Financial Peace of Mind. Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance covered by WFS.Learning and Development. LinkedIn Learning.Additional Perks We Offer. Long Term Disability Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection.

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5. Post your job

   To find account analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any account analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level account analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your account analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit account analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit account analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new account analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the account analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new account analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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