How to hire a finance/accounting analyst

How to hire a finance/accounting analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step finance/accounting analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The finance/accounting analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A finance/accounting analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, finance/accounting 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 finance/accounting analysts.

   Type of Finance/Accounting Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Finance/Accounting Analyst	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.	$22-40
   Staff Analyst	Staff Analysts are employees who oversee the activities related to the employees. They monitor the performance of the employees and assess whether particular employees suit the role they have... Show more	$34-65
   Treasury Analyst	A treasury analyst is a professional who manages and analyses the financial activities of an organization that can include cash flows, liability obligations, and assets. Treasury analysts are required to execute the daily cash management of the organization such as cash forecasting, investing of excess cash, and running a hedging program in interest rates... Show more	$25-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • GAAP
   • Customer Service
   • Internal Controls
   • Process Improvement
   • Financial Analysis
   • Account Reconciliations
   • Strong Analytical
   • Accruals
   • Financial Reports
   • Treasury
   • Financial Data
   • SOX
   • Close Process

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop, maintain financial models/applications (VBA Excel/Access) to automate and streamline business processes and perform financial analysis.
   • Provide transitional finance department support in analysis and operations, including account reconciliations, and vendor dispute resolutions.
   • Provide records management support for all treasury relate documents.
   • Coordinate with treasury department for funding request from properties accountants.
   • Provide operational support for quarterly SOX and internal control testing.
   • Maintain SOX and third-party contractual compliance and review reported data for accuracy and completeness.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your finance/accounting analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A finance/accounting analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a finance/accounting analyst in South Dakota may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level finance/accounting analyst usually earns less than a senior-level finance/accounting analyst. Additionally, a finance/accounting analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average finance/accounting analyst salary

   $62,703yearly

   $30.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level finance/accounting analyst salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average finance/accounting analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$73,665	$35
   2	Washington	$73,111	$35
   3	New York	$71,110	$34
   4	California	$68,925	$33
   5	District of Columbia	$64,507	$31
   6	Massachusetts	$63,599	$31
   7	Michigan	$62,351	$30
   8	Virginia	$61,653	$30
   9	Texas	$60,869	$29
   10	North Carolina	$60,836	$29
   11	Utah	$60,714	$29
   12	Minnesota	$60,093	$29
   13	Indiana	$59,145	$28
   14	Illinois	$58,934	$28
   15	Colorado	$56,993	$27
   16	Georgia	$56,758	$27
   17	Florida	$56,681	$27
   18	Ohio	$53,984	$26
   19	Arizona	$53,930	$26
   20	Missouri	$52,574	$25

   Average finance/accounting analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$120,064	$57.72	52
   2	The Citadel	$110,119	$52.94	2
   3	Apple	$103,471	$49.75	24
   4	Citi	$93,030	$44.73	39
   5	BMO Capital Markets	$89,133	$42.85	36
   6	Bloomberg	$88,414	$42.51	35
   7	Pacifi	$86,405	$41.54
   8	Goldman Sachs	$85,148	$40.94	17
   9	Subaru	$85,000	$40.87	5
   10	Santander Bank	$84,219	$40.49	11
   11	Citicorp North America, Inc	$83,879	$40.33
   12	Amazon	$83,872	$40.32	289
   13	Workday	$81,268	$39.07	4
   14	Cargill	$80,153	$38.54	1
   15	Northern Trust	$79,601	$38.27	12
   16	Berkshire Hathaway	$77,895	$37.45	11
   17	CITGO Petroleum	$76,405	$36.73
   18	ORIX USA	$75,786	$36.44	4
   19	Tektronix	$74,548	$35.84
   20	Catholic Relief Services	$73,519	$35.35

4. Writing a finance/accounting analyst job description

   A finance/accounting 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. Below, you can find an example of a finance/accounting analyst job description:

   Finance/accounting analyst job description example

   Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
   
   Responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, trends and opportunities. Maintains journals and ledgers, prepares financial statements, conducts financial studies and coordinates financial projects. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.
   Job Description
   Core Responsibilities
   Approve transactions, evaluate opportunities and makes recommendations regarding project progress and future business opportunities.Analyze and track key procurement related financial metrics and operational procedures to nurture process improvements.Performs analysis of financial statement accounts and specific projects, as directed.Assists with the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual financial reports.Prepare and audit capital projects and procurement related reports weekly/monthly. Make recommendations to meet targets.Troubleshoot problems with capital and expense reporting and with IT department to facilitate resolution.Ensure data entry quality and integrity across Oracle and other procurement related modules.Support and monitor the implementation of new procurement related modules.Monitor and facilitate the process for crafting and/or improving capital authorization requests and capital and expense requisitions.Function as a liaison between vendors, regions, and HQ shared services Participates with the preparation of month and year-end processes by reviewing actual vs. budget/forecast variances, reviewing financial trends and making recommendations for accruals.Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
   Employees at all levels are expected to:
   Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them flawless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Get results and growth.Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
   Disclaimer:
   This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
   Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
   
   We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality-to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
   Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
   
   Education
   Bachelor's Degree
   
   While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
   
   Certifications (if applicable)
   
   Relative Work Experience
   2-5 Years
   
   Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right finance/accounting analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with finance/accounting analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit finance/accounting analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your finance/accounting analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality finance/accounting analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit finance/accounting 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 finance/accounting analyst

   Once you've selected the best finance/accounting analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new finance/accounting analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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