Financial Analyst

Staff Financial Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Gainesville, Georgia, is looking for a Financial Analyst to manage critical financial processes, conduct financial analysis, and support the finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of business finance and analytics is crucial.
• Strong understanding of business finance and analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly closing activities.
• Reconcile inventory and fixed assets.
• Conduct financial analysis and monitor variances.
• Conduct financial analysis, monitor variances, and suggest process improvements.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Analyst

Position Overview: The Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing key financial processes, including weekly closing activities, inventory reconciliation, fixed asset tracking, and journal entries. You will provide financial analysis, explain key financial indicators, and assist the finance and accounting team with additional tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly closing activities.
• Reconcile inventory accounts for finished goods, ingredients, packaging, and spare parts.
• Manage fixed assets and capital expenditures in compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Conduct financial analysis, monitor variances, and suggest process improvements.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of business finance and analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration abilities.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on financial data analysis.
• Experience in working in fast-paced environments.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience.