Accounting Analyst

Delta Materials Handling, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Materials Handling, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis of business results. You will assist with month-end close, investigate discrepancies, and prepare reports that help management understand financial performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting and 3–5 years of related experience. You will collaborate across departments and help maintain internal controls and documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables, LOOKUP).
• Ability to learn ERP systems quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze general ledger activity and research unusual balances and discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and explain variances between actual results, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other accounts.
• Assist with fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation supporting transactions.
• Follow established accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and data accuracy.
• Complete special analyses and other accounting-related assignments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Accounting Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and analysis of business results. This role assists with month-end close, investigates accounting discrepancies, and prepares reports that help management understand financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze general ledger activity and research unusual balances, transactions, and discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and explain variances between actual results, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expense, accruals and other assigned accounts.
• Assist with fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Review accounting data for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation supporting transactions and account balances.
• Follow established accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, accounting processes, and data accuracy.
• Complete special analyses and other accounting-related assignments as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Any and all other duties assigned by management.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Three to five years of experience in accounting, financial analysis or a related accounting role.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Ability to learn new ERP systems quickly and adapt to evolving company needs.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.