How to hire a reporting analyst

How to hire a reporting analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step reporting 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 reporting analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new reporting analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The reporting 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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   Hiring the perfect reporting analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents reporting analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Reporting Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Reporting Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$26-45
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Business Process Analyst	The business process analysts are responsible for producing, managing, and enhancing business processes to improve business performance using data. They gather, analyze, and transcribe information about internal processes to obtain a comprehensive picture of the company's internal workings... Show more	$27-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Power Bi
   • Data Analysis
   • Dashboards
   • BI
   • Analyze Data
   • PowerPoint
   • Customer Service
   • Visualization
   • HR
   • Strong Analytical
   • Pivot Tables
   • SQL Server
   • SAS
   • VBA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish in SOX compliance & internal audit & testing, business process documentation and supervising employee.
   • Help manage SOX program for organization including control development.
   • Manage data extractions to review attrition rates, management communication and annual review process through demographics study.
   • Lead development of MicroStrategy base reporting system that clearly highlight previously unclear revenue from different customer segments.
   • Charge with and achieve the production of accurate and timely monthly investor reports and reconciliations in accordance with applicable service agreements.
   • Gather business requirements and deliver business analytics base solutions using structured/unstructure business data to help achieve measurable business outcomes for clients.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the reporting analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A reporting analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a reporting analyst in Nebraska may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level reporting analyst. Additionally, a reporting analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average reporting analyst salary

   $73,478yearly

   $35.33 hourly rate

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   Entry-level reporting analyst salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average reporting analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$94,159	$45
   2	Washington	$93,068	$45
   3	Oregon	$86,052	$41
   4	District of Columbia	$84,593	$41
   5	New Jersey	$83,574	$40
   6	Virginia	$82,317	$40
   7	New York	$81,177	$39
   8	Massachusetts	$80,519	$39
   9	Maryland	$79,412	$38
   10	Connecticut	$75,885	$36
   11	Colorado	$74,957	$36
   12	North Carolina	$74,938	$36
   13	Rhode Island	$73,929	$36
   14	Minnesota	$73,181	$35
   15	Illinois	$73,152	$35
   16	Texas	$72,260	$35
   17	Pennsylvania	$72,061	$35
   18	Arizona	$71,405	$34
   19	Georgia	$71,394	$34
   20	Ohio	$71,343	$34

   Average reporting analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$114,891	$55.24	13
   2	Apple	$114,738	$55.16	17
   3	PayPal	$114,510	$55.05	1
   4	Google	$110,571	$53.16	19
   5	Cisco	$106,887	$51.39	10
   6	Bloomberg	$106,672	$51.28	26
   7	Microsoft	$106,637	$51.27	14
   8	American Tower	$104,094	$50.05	5
   9	Cerberus Capital Management	$103,724	$49.87
   10	eBay	$103,575	$49.80	5
   11	First Republic Bank	$103,173	$49.60
   12	Bed Bath & Beyond	$102,508	$49.28
   13	Atlassian	$102,086	$49.08	1
   14	Texas Instruments	$101,603	$48.85
   15	Cargill	$100,828	$48.48
   16	Benjamin Moore	$100,573	$48.35
   17	Biogen	$99,998	$48.08
   18	Signature Bank	$99,335	$47.76
   19	MUFG EMEA	$99,306	$47.74
   20	BMO Capital Markets	$98,810	$47.50	13

4. Writing a reporting analyst job description

   A reporting 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 reporting analyst job description:

   Reporting analyst job description example

   Responsible for gathering data and preparing documents required for internal and external financial reporting, including those required by regulatory agencies. Uses formal processes for data gathering and analysis of financial data relative to preparation of required filings. Prepares and/or reviews relevant financial statements, earnings releases and other related disclosures. Ensures financial reports and statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and coordinates with internal and external auditors. Ensures preparation and distribution of internal financial reports as required.
   Responsibilities:
   Gains familiarity with Reporting concepts, practices and methodologies.With guidance, learns to perform Reporting duties, including:Assisting with preparation of reports and modeling tools, such as future store cash flow, forecast modeling, budget review, etc.Assisting with periodic accounting and financial reporting review schedules and related business partner support,Updating the team SharePoint site,Preparing ad-hoc Reporting and research to support Financial Planning & Analysis and Reporting teams,Gathering and inputting data in a complete and accurate manner.
   Develops good working relationships with Regional Accounting, operational, and other supported teams.Performs special tasks and projects related to functional responsibilities or other areas.Performs filings and other duties as assigned.
   
   Skills:
   Basic understanding of multiple Reporting and Accounting & Financial systems.Basic financial reporting skills.Basic math and statistical skills for analyzing data.Basic knowledge of general accounting, audit services. SEC (or equivalent) reporting, periodic financial close and tax preparation practices and procedures.Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and various software reporting tools.Able to use spreadsheet, data management and other applications.Readily accepts change, new ideas, and solutions.Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities while maintaining a positive outlook.Demonstrates composure under stress.Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening.Relates to others in an open, friendly, and engaging manner.Understands necessity of tailoring communication to meet the needs of diverse audiences.Conveys understanding of WFM culture and core values.Able to maintain confidentiality.Contributes productively to group outcomes.Volunteers to help others.Appreciates and acknowledges the accomplishments of fellow Team Members.Accepts accountability for own actions.Follows, supports, and understands existing policies and processes.Seeks opportunities for improvement and assumes increased responsibility without being asked.Bases ideas, position, or judgments on available facts.Makes decision on routine issues and problems.Knows when and how to escalate issues.Able to understand WFM's and supported stores / region(s) business objectives.Develops understanding of the WFM product mix, supply base and retail operations.
   
   Education & Experience:
   BA/BS degree and 0-2 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
   
   At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right reporting 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 reporting analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit reporting 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 reporting analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit reporting analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with reporting analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 reporting analyst

   Once you've found the reporting analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new reporting 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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