Senior Accounting Analyst

Carmeuse North America•Beavercreek, OH

54d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Senior Accounting Analyst to join our finance team. This role is a blend of accounting tasks and financial analysis, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, has a deep appreciation for the details, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This position reports directly to the Controller supporting Mintek Resources business operations. Core job responsibilities include performing daily activities related to inventory analysis, financial and variance analysis, assisting with weekly and monthly forecast and updates, weekly billing and margin analysis and reporting, sales tax oversight and reporting, analyzing departmental expenses, overseeing the accounts receivable and collections process, assisting with the annual budget process, as well as month end close duties and post-closing analysis and reporting. This position will work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Logistics to support accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and scalable processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum five (5) years accounting/finance experience and working knowledge of inventory accounting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills enabling the individual to work effectively with various levels of organizational management, and across functional areas in both the corporate office and operating locations.
Demonstrate high level of proficiency with computer operation and software systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and various modules within the corporation's ERP system.
Hands on experience with month end and year end close process
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS)
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel to plant and inventory storage locations - estimated 15-20%
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and generate accurate and timely results.

Responsibilities

Monthly Financial Closing and Operations Analysis.
Assist the Controller with the monthly financial closing for the business
Complete post-closing reports (local and corporate). Understand local operations and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with scheduled deadlines.
Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Recommend areas for improvement in the financial reporting and product costing areas.
Inventory Accounting and Activity Analysis.
Record daily inventory receipts and ensure proper coding and transfer
Update inventory costs weekly
Review inventory costs and understand potential swings that affect margins, create analysis for review
Reconcile inventory at month end and work with Supply Chain and Logistics to explain and correct variances
Travel to plant locations and inventory storage sites quarterly
Financial and Variance Analysis
Analyze monthly financial results and provide variance analysis
Conduct root cause analysis on financial variances and propose solutions to resolve issues
Assist in the development and implementation of KPIs
Weekly billing and margin analysis/Weekly forecast updates
Serve as backup for weekly invoicing review and posting
Create and review weekly prelim margin and prepare analysis
Assist Controller with monthly/weekly forecast updates based on volume and margins
Accounts Receivable and Collections
Review AR aging bi-weekly and meet with Accounting Manager/Collections specialist to discuss all open AR and a plan for follow up and resolution to open balances
Sales Tax oversight and reporting
Oversee sales tax code setup and maintenance
Work with 3rd party sales tax filing partner to resolve any sales tax issues or questions
Monthly reconciliation and reporting of sales tax due to 3rd party filing partner
Periodic Forecasting and Budgeting of Business Results.
Partner with Operations, Sales and Controller to prepare periodic business forecast updates, including annual three-year plans.
Assist Controller with preparation of the annual budget.
Special Projects - as necessary.