Financial Analyst & Reporting Accountant

Pilot John International•Greenville, NC

45d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst & Reporting Accountant plays a critical role in supporting PJi's commitment to integrity, excellence, and informed decision-making. This position is primarily responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis — translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support leadership decision-making across the organization. The role partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure financial data is reliable, relevant, and aligned with business objectives. While the position sits within the Finance Department and supports the month-end close process, its core identity is analytical: building visibility into business performance, improving reporting processes, and helping PJi make better-informed decisions as we grow. This role reports to the Controller. On select projects — particularly those involving executive reporting or cross-functional analysis — the CFO may provide direction and guidance within a defined project scope.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
Experience with sales tax reporting and reconciliations.
Prior experience in a financial analyst, reporting analyst, or accounting analyst role.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with using AI models in financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver recurring financial and operational reports that support management decision-making and performance monitoring.
Perform ad-hoc financial and data analysis to evaluate trends, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
Build and maintain dashboards and visual reporting tools that give leadership clear, timely visibility into business performance.
Partner with leadership and internal stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and improve the relevance and usability of financial information.
Own weekly cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely communication of key movements.
Review accounts payable batches to confirm proper coding, approvals, and completeness prior to processing.
Process customer refunds accurately and efficiently, maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls.
Perform freight landing calculations to ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.
Complete freight invoice tie-outs to supporting documentation and accounting records.
Verify and maintain sales tax exemption documentation on an as-needed basis.
Prepare and reconcile monthly sales tax activity to support compliance and audit readiness.
Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting calculations, including service revenue, LTOs, and similar recurring adjustments.
Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, thoroughly investigating and resolving variances.
Support the monthly close process with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Maintain clear documentation to ensure transparency, consistency, and data integrity.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure shared understanding of financial results.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate recurring tasks, and enhance data visibility.
Leverage technology and analytical tools to support innovation, efficiency, and scalability.