Finance Analyst

Talentify; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks a Finance Analyst to support cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting for a manufacturing site. You will help with month-end close, variance analysis, and budgeting while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role collaborates with production, supply chain, and operations to deliver accurate cost data and actionable insights for management decisions. Office-based with potential extended hours during close cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cost accounting or inventory accounting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Perform cost variance analysis and explain fluctuations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile subledger to GL.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain cost accounting data in ERP systems and ensure internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (IQMS, SAP, Oracle)

Excel (Pivot tables, lookups)

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of a manufacturing organization, with a focus on cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. This role ensures accurate tracking of product costs, supports month-end close processes, and helps maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead
• Perform cost variance analysis (material, labor, and overhead) and explain fluctuations
• Monitor inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, and adjustments
• Reconcile inventory subledger to the general ledger
• Assist with periodic inventory counts (cycle counts and physical inventory)

Financial Reporting & Close

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights to operations teams
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports

Budgeting & Analysis

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts
• Track actual performance versus budget and identify trends
• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making

Systems & Controls

• Maintain cost accounting data in ERP systems
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting and inventory are in place and functioning

Collaboration

• Partner with production, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure accurate cost data
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with cost accounting or inventory accounting strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing environments or continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic time on the production floor
• May require extended hours during month-end close or audits

Success Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Effectiveness of cost analysis and variance reporting
• Inventory accuracy and reconciliation performance
• Contribution to process improvements and cost savings