Financial Analyst

PSS Industrial Group • Houston, TX

8d • 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, this role focuses on accurate payment processing and related general ledger activity, budget-versus-actual analysis, and contributions to the annual budget process and monthly close. The role works across treasury, accounting, and FP&A functions in a hybrid environment.

The analyst assists with payment administration, general ledger recording, cash monitoring, bank reconciliations, and treasury reporting. The role also supports FP&A reporting and variance analysis, budget and forecasting processes, and month-end close tasks. It calls for strong attention to detail, analytical ability, sound documentation practices, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and banks.

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 and the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfort working a hybrid schedule of three days in the 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

• Administer payments through company banking platforms, including ACH, wires, checks, and other payment methods.
• Record payment activity accurately in the general ledger, including appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and reconciliation to bank activity.
• Support cash position monitoring, bank account reconciliations, and treasury reporting.
• Coordinate with banks and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries, exceptions, and routine treasury tasks.
• Assist with budget-versus-actual reports and management packages.
• Analyze variances, identify key 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 for ongoing analysis.
• Assist with annual and interim budgeting and forecasting, including data collection, consolidation, and model maintenance.
• 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 with journal entries, reconciliations, and related close tasks.
• Complete assigned close activities and supporting schedules accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with accounting and FP&A to resolve issues and maintain consistency between close results and reporting.
• Maintain documentation and process discipline for assigned activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, or reporting quality.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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