Financial Analyst

Aston Carter; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to maintain current pricing and quote information within the company system in Spokane Valley. You will prepare and analyze financial reports and collaborate across departments to resolve pricing and cost variances.

Key responsibilities include analyzing gross margin, inventory, accounts receivable, and assisting with customer quotes and intercompany transfer-pricing accuracy, while supporting monthly close activities and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field.
• Experience in financial reporting and using Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Basic understanding of the general ledger.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and explain findings.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current pricing and quote information in the company system.
• Compare quoted pricing and margins against actual results.
• Prepare and analyze gross margin, inventory, accounts receivable, and other financial reports.
• Partner with Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve pricing and cost variances.
• Analyze product costs, supplier price variances, manufacturing overhead, and work‑order reporting.
• Assist with customer quotes, pricing updates, and intercompany transfer‑pricing accuracy.
• Complete general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly close activities.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports to support operational and financial decisions.
• Use Excel and other data tools to identify trends and communicate business insights.
• Support factory planning, operational efficiencies, and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

General ledger

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to play a crucial role in maintaining current pricing and quote information within the company system. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, partnering with various departments to resolve pricing and cost variances, and providing insights to support operational and financial decisions.

Job Title: Financial Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to play a crucial role in maintaining current pricing and quote information within the company system. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, partnering with various departments to resolve pricing and cost variances, and providing insights to support operational and financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current pricing and quote information in the company system.
• Compare quoted pricing and margins against actual results.
• Prepare and analyze gross margin, inventory, accounts receivable, and other financial reports.
• Partner with Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve pricing and cost variances.
• Analyze product costs, supplier price variances, manufacturing overhead, and work‑order reporting.
• Assist with customer quotes, pricing updates, and intercompany transfer‑pricing accuracy.
• Complete general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly close activities.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports to support operational and financial decisions.
• Use Excel and other data tools to identify trends and communicate business insights.
• Support factory planning, operational efficiencies, and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in financial analysis and accounting.
• Experience in financial reporting and using Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Basic understanding of the general ledger.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and explain findings.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field.
• Ability to manipulate data and build reports using Excel.
• Curiosity and collaboration skills with a comfort in asking questions.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Spokane, with working hours from 8am to 5pm. The work environment provides exposure to multiple areas of the business, including operations, supply chain, quoting, manufacturing finance, factory planning, and process improvements. The company offers an onsite gym and promotes a culture of learning, development, and career advancement. Employees have the opportunity to interact with senior leadership and are encouraged to engage and challenge information.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $68640.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• On‑the‑job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.