Financial Analyst

About Hantover – 

Hantover is a material handling, safety, and industrial supply partner that has delivered decades of exceptional service and in-depth knowledge to our customers. We offer hundreds of thousands of products and operate warehouses throughout the United States. We are proudly independent and privately held.  This position will be located at our corporate office in Overland Park, KS and will also have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.  

Who we want –

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete.

Responsibilities:

-Responsible for monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including bank, accruals, fixed assets, and others. Posting month end journal entries to appropriate accounts relating to reconciliations.

-Perform variance analysis on income statement and balance sheet accounts monthly, along with identifying trends and making reasonable arguments for recommendations to management.

-Take ownership over month end reporting, in both preparation and presentation. Provide analysis of the monthly department expenses and present to department leaders on expenses and budgets.

-Process improvement within new ERP system, and AI curiosity to increase efficiency. Investigate AI and new ERP solutions for various accounting processes such as reconciliations, deposit postings, and analysis within financial reporting.

-Assist Controller and CFO with preparation of monthly financial statements and bank reporting, as well as providing variance explanations for month to month, year to year, etc.

-Assist with year-end audit requests such as putting together schedules, gathering AP and AR third party documentation, along with any other year end analysis.

-Act as a business partner to other departments, guiding them in sound financial decision making for all aspects of the business.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 3 plus years of relevant accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA

CPA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Thorough understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

-Advanced excel skills including vlookups, sumifs, and pivot tables.

-Strong computer and ERP knowledge.

-Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

-Comfortable working as a team in fast paced dynamic environment.

Benefits:

401K Match, PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and others.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, procedure manuals, and operating instructions. Ability to write clear, professional correspondence and reports. Ability to effectively present performance data and information in one-on-one, small group, and customer-facing settings.

Reasoning/Judgment

Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and process thinking; identifies friction, simplifies complexity, and builds systems that scale. Must be results-oriented, able to work independently and within a team environment, and use good judgment in decision-making while following company policy.

Communication Skills

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, professional customer-facing reports and presentations, communicate performance data with confidence, and set expectations unambiguously with staff and peers.

Data & Mathematical Skills

Comfortable defining, tracking, and acting on performance metrics (response times, conversion rates, order accuracy, satisfaction and retention scores) without over-engineering measurement. Basic mathematical skills including the ability to calculate figures such as percentages, ratios, and trends.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and ERP systems; ability to partner with IT to configure and utilize ERP tools effectively. Ability to learn new programs and applications as necessary.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and to adapt calmly during periods of organizational change.

Other

• Regular and timely attendance.
• Ability to work well in, and lead, a team environment.
• Thrives in a period of change; models calm and focus when teams are under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Professional, on-site business office environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance