Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Rolling Meadows, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This hybrid Accountant / Financial Analyst role combines hands-on accounting execution with analytical support across financial reporting, budgeting, and operational decision-making. You will lead or heavily support the month-end close process, manage departmental budgets, and provide insightful financial analysis to leadership in a collaborative, mid-sized corporate environment.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in accounting or finance with a strong foundation in month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Proven ability to own or heavily support the month-end close process in a mid-size company environment.
Hands-on experience with budgeting and variance analysis, including managing department-level budgets and explaining financial performance to stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis, with experience pulling and manipulating large datasets.
Exposure to cash flow reporting and Borrowing Base Certificate (BBC) reporting.
Experience working with ERP systems, with a strong preference for D365 or a similar enterprise platform.
Ability to balance detailed accounting execution with higher-level financial and operational analysis in a hybrid role.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
High attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a collaborative, mid-sized corporate environment with cross-functional interaction.
Demonstrated ability to work directly with finance leadership and support strategic financial initiatives.
Interest in growing into a more FP&A or accounting role, with motivation to broaden skills across multiple areas of finance.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for budgeting and operational decision-making.
Flexibility to take on special projects while maintaining high-quality execution of routine responsibilities.
Proactive, self-directed work style with a focus on continuous improvement of processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger entries and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
Complete Borrowing Base Certificate (BBC) submissions and other cash flow reporting on a weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis.
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash balances.
Process bi-monthly payroll imports accurately and on time.
Ensure all month-end deadlines are met and proactively manage the close calendar.
Spearhead month-end close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, to support timely and accurate financial statement reporting.
Prepare month-end reporting at the departmental level and review results with budgeting managers.
Manage the corporate budget process, including coordinating and consolidating departmental budgets and forecasts.
Coordinate financial audits, field exams, and inventory appraisals, including gathering documentation and submitting required reports.
Assist the VP of Finance with monthly budget variance analysis and reporting, providing clear explanations of performance versus plan.
Support the VP of Finance with compensation and insurance reconciliations and related analysis.
Perform freight analysis and prepare weekly and monthly freight reporting.
Maintain and update the fixed asset schedule within D365, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
Deliver ongoing ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis at both departmental and corporate levels to support business decisions.
Balance special projects and analytical initiatives with routine accounting responsibilities, ensuring all tasks are completed on a timely basis.
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the broader finance function.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures in all accounting and finance activities.