Financial Analyst – Accounting & Financial Operations

KSI•Marion, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to support both the accounting and financial operations of a growing organization. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial data across systems, ensuring payroll and contractor payment accuracy, and helping build more efficient and scalable financial processes. This is a hands-on position—you’ll be involved in day-to-day accounting work like reconciliations and transaction review, while also contributing to financial analysis, process improvement, and decision support. You’ll need to be comfortable shifting between detailed work and higher-level thinking across multiple business lines. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen how we manage financial data, reporting, and processes across the company. You’ll work directly with leadership and collaborate with team members across locations, with visibility into how the business operates and grows. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career with meaningful exposure across accounting, finance, and operations. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being in the details, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow alongside a team that is building and evolving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3 - 5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or finance operations
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working in both detailed, hands-on work and higher-level analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with financial, accounting, or payroll systems

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly reports, variance analysis, and performance insights
Support leadership with financial insights and decision-making
Assist and develop with financial models and reporting tools
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate records across accounting systems
Support audit preparation and financial documentation
Review and reconcile payroll, contractor payments, and related expenses
Validate compensation across multiple pay structures and agreements
Investigate discrepancies and ensure accuracy and compliance
Support day-to-day financial operations across business lines
Identify and improve processes, workflows, and system integration opportunities
Help build scalable, repeatable financial processes
Maintain accurate financial and operational data across systems
Assist and develop annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Monitor performance against budget
Support financial planning and operational decision-making