Accountant & Financial Business Analyst
Imperial Distributors, Inc.•Worcester, MA
•$68,000 - $85,000•Hybrid
About The Position
At IDI, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial reporting while providing meaningful financial analysis that supports operational and strategic decision-making. This position combines strong technical accounting responsibilities with opportunities to partner across the organization, improve financial processes, and contribute to key business initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and proactive, with a passion for continuous improvement and a desire to grow within a dynamic Finance organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting or corporate accounting, or a combination of both
- Experience preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and analyzing financial results.
- Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret financial information and identify meaningful business insights
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and work effectively as a business partner
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems required
- Ability to adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining a positive, team-oriented approach
Nice To Haves
- experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
- Accounting experience in Distribution, Wholesale, or Retail is a plus
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly and annual financial close process
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Analyze financial results, identify key variances and trends, and communicate meaningful insights to Finance leadership
- Partner with leaders across Operations, Category Management, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Information Technology to resolve financial and operational matters and improve business processes
- Develop recurring and ad hoc financial analyses that support operational and strategic decision-making
- Respond to management inquiries by providing thoughtful and timely financial analysis and recommendations
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency through process improvements, automation, and standardization
- Participate in Finance and cross-functional initiatives that enhance reporting, systems, and business processes
- Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support audits and other compliance activities as needed
- Lead or actively participate in special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by Finance leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
