Management Accounting Analyst: Close, Cost & Analytics

Catalyst Brands LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Associate discount on Catalyst Brands

Job summary

Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Salt Lake City to support management accounting close, cost analysis, and forecasting. You will own month-end processes, produce reconciliations, and partner with Finance, Tax, Audit, FP&A, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain to drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to develop metrics and reporting templates for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field required.
• 1–3 years of professional accounting or corporate finance experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and basic accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management accounting processes, including month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies and process improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key corporate partners (Finance, Tax, Audit, FP&A, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, Supply Chain).
• Compile, structure, and analyze financial data to support forecasting models.
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies and maintain internal controls.
• Develop and enhance operational performance metrics and reporting templates for leadership decision-making.
• Support onboarding of new hires and train associates on core accounting tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Data formatting

Job description

Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Salt Lake City to support management accounting close, cost analysis, and forecasting. You will own month-end processes, produce reconciliations, and partner with Finance, Tax, Audit, FP&A, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain to drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to develop metrics and reporting templates for leadership.