Accountant/Financial Analyst

Description

Job Title: Accountant/ Financial Analyst                                                                                                                FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Controller

Summary: 

Abrasive Form is a world leader in high precision Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) machining. We manufacture turbine blades and vanes for many of the largest gas turbine manufacturers and military around the world. We use high precision CNC milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and 3 and 5-axis creep feed and CBN grinding.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. 100% Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the controller, the Accountant/ Financial Analyst will play an integral role in supporting financial planning, analysis and special financial studies for Abrasive Form as well as performing general accounting functions.
 

• Involve and play key roles in month end closing and various accruals and balance sheet account reconciliations as required.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual versus budget variances.
• Generate, analyze, and publish various sales and other operational reports for the business such as gross margin analysis by part number and profitability by customer.
• Analyze and advise low margin part numbers for timely action.
• Provide financial analysis support for department managers.
• Develop ad hoc reports, special studies and financial analysis which drive the behavior of the business.
• Design and administration of key performance Indicators [KPI].
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Experience in a job costing or activity-based costing environment.
• Analyze Material, Labor and Overhead movements leading up to month-end and explain variances.
• Ability to work in an environment that is rapidly changing, where processes and procedures are in development.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Become a subject matter expert in EPICOR for finance & accounting.
• Willingness to learn the operational side of Abrasive Form organization.
• Awareness and reliability of timelines for the timely and accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Strong analytical ability with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare Journal Entries.
• Assisting in Year End, and Bank Audits as needed.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Detail and Process-Oriented
• Highly Motivated Self- Starter with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to muti-task in a fast-paced environment independently to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Other preferred qualities

• Demonstrated bias for action.
• Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to learn and develop new skills and processes.
• Open and communicative nature.
• Highest degree of integrity and character who takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Team player
• Flexibility            

Qualifications and Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Work experience in EPICOR [KINETIC]ERP system is preferred.
• Open to learn and accept the challenges for advancement.
• Demonstrate the skill to handle the business need and prioritize to handle to avoid the pressures.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in general accounting experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, and Outlook and web interfaces.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial analysis and Accounting in a high-volume manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with the implementation or transition of an ERP system preferred.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting at a computer in an office setting. Physical strength to lift and carry 25 pounds on occasion. Must be comfortable to be in the plant and in the office. In accordance with applicable law, associates will be provided with reasonable accommodations as necessary and appropriate to perform the position’s requirements.

Working Environment

Usual office and manufacturing environment with temperature fluctuations, noise from and interactions with equipment, and safety standards of PPE and practices required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan

The job description listed should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job.  Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000