Financial Analyst

PSS Industrial Group•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the Finance team across treasury operations, FP&A reporting, budgeting, and accounting close activities. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Transformation, the role focuses on accurate payment processing and related general ledger activity, budget-versus-actual analysis, contributions to the annual budget process, and monthly close support. The role works across treasury, accounting, and FP&A functions in a hybrid environment, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
1–3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, treasury, or a similar role; internship or rotational experience may be considered for strong candidates.
Solid understanding of general ledger concepts, journal entries, and basic financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis are preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a close and reporting environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Comfortable working a hybrid schedule of three days in office and two days remote.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems and bank portals.
Exposure to treasury or cash management processes, or bank reconciliations.
Experience supporting FP&A reporting or the budget process.
Familiarity with variance analysis and management reporting.
Knowledge of basic internal controls related to payments and close activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering payments through company banking platforms, including ACH, wires, checks, and other payment methods.
Record payment activity accurately and promptly in the general ledger, including proper coding, supporting documentation, and reconciliation to bank activity.
Support cash position monitoring, bank account reconciliations, and treasury reporting.
Coordinate with banks and internal stakeholders on payment inquiries, exceptions, and routine treasury tasks.
Assist the FP&A team in preparing budget-versus-actual reports and management packages.
Perform variance analysis, identify key variance drivers, and help prepare explanations and commentary.
Support ad-hoc financial analysis, forecasting inputs, and reporting requests from FP&A leadership.
Maintain and improve reporting templates, models, and data integrity used for ongoing analysis.
Assist with annual and interim budgeting and forecasting, including data collection, consolidation, and model maintenance.
Help validate departmental submissions, track budget versions, and support communication of budget guidelines and timelines.
Contribute to budget-related analyses and documentation.
Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and related tasks.
Help ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned close activities and supporting schedules.
Collaborate with accounting and FP&A to resolve issues and maintain consistency between close results and reporting.
Maintain strong documentation and process discipline for assigned activities.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, or reporting quality within the role.
Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.