Sr. Financial Analyst

Aston Carter; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Analyst for an onsite contract-to-hire role in Berwick, PA. This position supports O&M and Capital budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting for leadership.

The role requires 2+ years in GL or FP&A, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a solid understanding of financial statements. It offers 10-hour days on a four-day schedule and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2+ years in GL accounting or FP&A.
• Experience in month-end close and financial statements.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis experience.
• Strong Excel skills: pivots, VLOOKUP; macros a plus.
• Familiarity with large ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, MS Dynamics or Infor).
• Experience in a company with revenue >$100M.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting of O&M and Capital budgets.
• Develop annual department budgets and major project forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities with recommendations.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and update projections.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
• Record, classify and summarize transactions per policies.
• Prepare special reports for corporate and station leadership.
• Develop reports explaining budget-to-forecast variances and key drivers.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close activities.
• Support FP&A forecasting and variance analyses.
• Leverage ERP systems and Excel tools to manage data efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Improve financial processes and data quality.

Skills

General ledger accounting

FP&A

Month-end close

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems proficiency

Accounting principles

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA credential (plus)

Tools

SAP

Workday

Oracle

SAGE

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

Job description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Analyst supports the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of station Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets. This role focuses on developing annual department budgets and major project forecasts, analyzing financial data, preparing monthly financial forecasts, and producing clear, insightful reports for corporate and station leadership. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with large-scale ERP systems, and the ability to leverage accounting and information systems to ensure accurate financial management and informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of station Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets.

• Assist with the development of annual department budgets and major project forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations based on findings.

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and update projections to reflect current business conditions.

• Investigate, reconcile, and resolve accounting issues, including discrepancies in accounts and financial records.

• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.

• Prepare special financial reports and analyses for corporate and station leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Develop and maintain reports that clearly explain budget-to-forecast variances and key drivers of financial performance.

• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities when supporting general ledger accounting.

• Conduct forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities when supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

• Leverage large-scale ERP systems and Excel tools, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to manage and analyze financial data efficiently.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information and ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.

• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analysis methods to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in either general ledger (GL) accounting or financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

• Experience in month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation for accounting-focused candidates.

• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for FP&A-focused candidates.

• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.

• Ability to create pivot tables and use VLOOKUP functions in Microsoft Excel.

• Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor.

• Experience working for a company with revenue over $100 million.

• Solid understanding of financial statements and core accounting principles.

• Ability to investigate and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Workday as a primary ERP system.

• Ability to create and use macros in Excel to automate and streamline financial processes.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in financial data and reporting.

• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Comfort working with large data sets and complex financial models.

• Interest in contributing to an organization focused on clean energy and sustainability.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite and follows a four-day work week schedule, with 10-hour days from Monday through Thursday. The role operates in a professional corporate environment that uses large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor, along with advanced Excel tools including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros. The organization focuses on producing clean energy and is dedicated to going green, offering the opportunity to contribute to environmentally responsible operations while working in a structured, collaborative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berwick, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berwick,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.

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