Accounting Analyst

Delta Materials Handling•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst supports accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and analysis of business results. This role assists with month-end close, investigates accounting discrepancies, and prepares reports that help management understand financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Three to five years of experience in accounting, financial analysis or a related accounting role.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and lookup functions.
Ability to learn new ERP systems quickly and adapt to evolving company needs.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
Analyze general ledger activity and research unusual balances, transactions, and discrepancies.
Prepare financial reports and explain variances between actual results, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expense, accruals and other assigned accounts.
Assist with fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
Review accounting data for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Maintain organized accounting records and documentation supporting transactions and account balances.
Follow established accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, accounting processes, and data accuracy.
Complete special analyses and other accounting-related assignments as needed.
Any and all other duties assigned by management.