6 month+ contract. Onsite. Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm

Seeking a Financial Analyst to manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities and assist in higher level budgeting and forecasting. Looking for someone with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a production manufacturing environment

Essential Functions
Prepare, review, and analyze financial forecasts and operating budgets under the supervision of the Controller.
Provide in-depth analysis on financial performance and root cause variances to forecasts.
Report the daily progress of the business toward the monthly established goals and first line of reporting to trends.
Perform detailed SG & A and R & D expenditure analysis to identify trends and areas in need of cost control focus.
Ensure that intercompany issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner including analyzing and communicating differences and resolving issues.
Prepare assigned monthly journal entries.
Assist with month end closing procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely consolidation and reporting of financial results and position each month end.
Monitor fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure process.
Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a production manufacturing environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship
Understanding of financial accounting, P&L, and the balance sheet
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort using Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to identify and implement standard work procedures and best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Basic level Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Experience using SAP and Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM) highly preferred.
Financial Analyst - 25-00098
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