Finance & Accounting Analyst

Location:

This position will be based in our corporate headquarters in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). 

***This is not a remote position. 

Work Eligibility: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Sol-Ark does not provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT (including STEM OPT), H-1B, or any other employment-based visa requiring future sponsorship.

About the Position: 

Sol-Ark, LLC is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst who combines the accounting foundation of a Senior Accountant, the analytical capabilities of a Financial Analyst, and the process-oriented mindset of a Business Analyst.

This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work across accounting, financial planning and analysis, and business process improvement. The ideal candidate is a degreed professional who enjoys solving problems, understands how financial information connects to business operations, and is eager to learn and expand their responsibilities within the finance and accounting function.

We are looking for someone who goes beyond preparing reports, who asks thoughtful questions, investigates discrepancies, identifies opportunities, and turns findings into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities:     

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies to help ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement analyses, explaining significant changes and identifying items requiring follow-up.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audit requests, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Help maintain effective internal controls and strengthen the consistency and reliability of financial information.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning.
• Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends, explain variances, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, spending, profitability, and investment decisions.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate results clearly to financial and nonfinancial audiences.
• Partner with department leaders to understand business drivers and translate operating activity into financial insights.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, investigate issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Gather, validate, and analyze data from financial and operational systems to support decision-making.
• Document current processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Help define reporting needs, business requirements, and key performance indicators.
• Support improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows, including testing and validating changes.
• Take ownership of special projects from problem definition through analysis, recommendation, and implementation support.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a blended finance and accounting role, with the ability to independently manage core responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and the relationship among the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance accuracy with deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to stakeholders outside the finance function.
• A proactive approach, intellectual curiosity, and a demonstrated willingness to learn and take on broader responsibilities.
• Ability to meet the position’s hybrid, on-site work requirements.

Preferred Experience:  

• MBA with a concentration in Finance or Accounting, or a related graduate degree; preferred but not required.
• Experience spanning both accounting and financial planning and analysis.
• Experience with business analysis, process documentation, or financial systems improvement.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting and data analysis tools.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or operational financial analysis.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification.

What Success Looks Like

• Accounting work is accurate, well-supported, and completed on time.
• Financial analysis explains not only what happened, but why it happened and what actions may be appropriate.
• Business partners receive clear, useful information that supports decisions.
• Issues are investigated thoroughly, with recommendations that address underlying causes.
• Processes and reports become more efficient, reliable, and easier to use.
• Responsibilities expand as the individual develops knowledge, demonstrates sound judgment, and builds trust across the organization.

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for a professional who wants to develop a broad foundation across finance and accounting rather than remain in a narrowly defined specialty.

We value aptitude, ownership, curiosity, and a willingness to grow.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to deepen technical expertise, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and assume greater responsibility as their capabilities and business needs evolve.

Benefits:  

We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, medical, dental, vision, accidental, FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k). ­­

JOB CODE: 1000074