Financial Analyst

Summary

Financial Analyst Accountant

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Financial Analyst Accountant who will analyze financial information, data and statistics and utilizes accounting principles to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.  This role will also assist in the preparation of the monthly Board of Directors presentation.

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What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles.
• Create General Ledger entries to record financial transactions including revenue recognition, expense accruals, prepaid amortization and intercompany transfers.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed review of divisional expenses to ensure appropriate coding.
• Assist with the monthly fluctuation analysis of the Company’s divisional results versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Support in the consolidation of divisional financial results for internal and external reporting purposes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or equivalent job-related experience is required; MBA Degree or CPA preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in related field
• Consumer goods, food and beverage or retail experience preferred
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively         
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary   

The Financial Analyst Accountant analyzes financial information, data and statistics and utilizes accounting principles to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

General Ledger and Accounting Cycle

• Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles
• Create General Ledger entries to record financial transactions including revenue recognition, expense accruals, prepaid amortization and intercompany transfers
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations 

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Perform detailed review of divisional expenses to ensure appropriate coding
• Assist with the monthly fluctuation analysis of the Company’s divisional results versus budget, forecast, and prior year
• Support in the consolidation of divisional financial results for internal and external reporting purposes
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Board of Directors presentation
• Contribute to a variety of ad-hoc projects for the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required)  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

                          (Preferred) MBA Degree or equivalent experience                        

Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Finance, Business, or Accounting or equivalent job-related experience

• 2-4 years of experience in related field
• Consumer goods, food and beverage or retail experience preferred
• MBA and/or CPA preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to research and analyze data effectively         
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Strong prioritization skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Team building Skills
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. 

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.