Sr. Analyst, Finance

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Finance in Chandler, AZ to manage daily accounting tasks, post transactions to the general ledger, and support audit preparation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting/finance background, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare documents for audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
• Support finance leadership and improve processes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
• Examine tax policies and assist with tax payments and returns.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

QuickBooks/Sage Intacct

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Analyst, Finance (16815)

The Senior Analyst, Finance is responsible for all daily accounting tasks—including updating expense files, performing financial transactions, posting them in the general ledger, and carrying out relevant administrative duties such as responding to clients via email and handling invoices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g., by assets, liabilities, and expenses).
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures.
• Prepare documents for audits.
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Report to the Accounting Manager and work to improve financial processes.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant major required.
• Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Must have strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year(s) of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Financial/accounting software, specifically QuickBooks and/or Sage Intacct, experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of financial analytics and dashboards is a plus.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.