Accounting Development Program Associate
About The Position
Participants will successfully complete a structured 18–24 month rotational curriculum, including but not limited to exposure in: General Accounting: Journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial statement preparation. Cost Accounting & Operations Finance: Inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and operational performance reporting. Financial Reporting: Internal and external reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting support. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Transaction processing, cash management, vendor relationships, and working capital management. Internal Controls & Audit: Compliance activities, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit support. Financial Planning & Business Analysis: Customer, product, and supplier profitability analysis, management reporting, business performance analysis, forecasting support, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) exposure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Ability to work cross functionally to develop effective, creative solutions
- Capability to effectively manage multiple tasks to timely resolution
Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes.
- Prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.
- Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with operational, supply chain, sales, and corporate teams to understand business drivers and improve financial performance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, automation, and increased efficiency within accounting and financial processes.
- Utilize financial systems, reporting tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve reporting accuracy and business insights.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Present project findings, business recommendations, and rotational learnings to leadership teams.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
- excellent full-time benefits package
- paid holidays
- friendly, supportive work environment
- Flexsteel furniture discounts
- professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
