Financial Analyst / Accountant

Leisure Pools USA Trading • Knoxville, TN

1d • $52,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore Industries is seeking a Financial Analyst / Accountant to support analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general accounting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to develop expertise in both analytical and accounting functions. The position involves working closely with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and transforming financial data into actionable insights for management. The role operates at the intersection of the monthly close process, financial analysis, and management reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS/IFS, INDEX/MATCH, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills with large financial data sets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with accounting and non-accounting audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Power Query, Power Pivot, or Power BI experience is a plus.
• 1–2 years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity experience and ERP skills (Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and quarterly analyses, including actual-to-budget and actual-to-prior-year comparisons, and investigate significant variances.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability by company, business unit, product, and customer.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, financial dashboards, and ad hoc analyses from large data sets.
• Support the monthly close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and general ledger analysis.
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist with year-end audit schedules and external auditor requests.
• Support ERP data quality and help improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel workbooks for analysis, modeling, and management reporting.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level