Junior Analyst

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

PTO 5 weeks

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Family/Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Analyst to support accounting and finance functions, reconcile ledgers, and research variances in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with ERP data across departments, prepare monthly journal entries, and help resolve issues while building a long-term career in defense-focused manufacturing. This role offers growth and strong benefits in a team committed to accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 1+ year experience in accounting or finance; 2+ years preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Global Shop Solutions a plus.
• 2+ years in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory reconciliation; use ERP data to research variances.
• Identify process/system issues and elevate to management.
• Maintain ledger reconciliation schedule and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Communicate with departments to understand transactions and resolve issues.
• Assist with transaction corrections and system cleanup.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Global Shop Solutions

Job description

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Analyst to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

This role is well suited for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys working with data, researching variances, learning business processes, and helping resolve issues across departments. This role has the potential to grow and adapt as business needs change.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inventory reconciliation; utilize ERP data and documentation to research and explain variances
• Identify potential process, training, or system issues and elevate to management
• Maintain a detailed schedule for ledger reconciliations and prepare monthly journal entries
• Communicate with other departments to understand transaction activities and resolve issues
• Assist with transaction corrections, system cleanup, and process follow-up when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Qualifications:

• Minimum Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum one year experience in accounting or finance, including reconciliation (2+ years preferred). Relevant internships or co-op experience may apply.
• Working knowledge of GAAP concepts and account reconciliation principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems (2+ years preferred); experience using Global Shop Solutions a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior government contractor experience a plus
• Experience with modeling in Excel preferred, including nested formulas, pivot tables, and math and logic formulas

What We Offer:

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements

Soft Skills Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Positive mindset and adaptability to changing business needs
• Good interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments
• Strong communication skills for prompt escalation of issues and questions
• Receptive to guidance and able to quickly embed it in workflows

Related Military Job Codes:

• Army MOS: 36B – Financial Management Technician
• Navy NEC: 3100 – Supply Corps Officer
• Air Force AFSC: 65F – Financial Management Officer
• Marine Corps MOS: 3451 – Fiscal/Financial Technician