Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Bradley Professional is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for our client, a supplier of manufacturing and engineering services located in Lexington, NC

This role supports the factory’s consolidation and reporting process, including the monthly/quarterly analysis of operating results, review of data accuracy and integrity in various systems, participation in monthly operating results meetings and other projects.

Job Duties:

• Participate in the plant’s financial month end process in accordance with reporting timelines and corporate policies
• Follow-up with different departments on data integrity in the financial reporting system (CMS/ERP)
• Participate in monthly meetings to review, understand, and document major performance variances
• Bring visibility to potential exceptions to accounting policies and procedures
• Generate key financial reports and other key operating metrics for distribution to executive management
• Prepare monthly internal and external reporting schedules
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly review materials for executive management and Corporate
• Review of operating entity balances sheets to understand major fluctuations
• Assist in the Factory budget preparation through analytics and data integrity
• Assist in the annual review of factory year-end files to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting practices
• Assist in both External/internal audits and reviews
• Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.
• Generate insights into business performance to help drive improved financial results and facilitate fact-based decision-making.
• Continuously look for ways to automate tasks, allowing the function to scale as the business grows.
• Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Strong financial & data analysis skills
• 2 to 4 years manufacturing accounting experience
• ERP software knowledge and experience
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications
• Working knowledge of financial and non-financial measurements systems, lean manufacturing practices and cost management systems strongly preferred
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the data processed
• Ability to establish goals and guide strategic and operational planning in the finance organization.
• Forecasting and budget experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties