Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 - 5 years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, Quick Books and Power BI
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Only local candidates within the Houston, TX area will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the manufacturing industry or a similar operational environment.
• Advanced Excel skills include pivot tables and data analysis functions.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance related to accounts payable.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools or data visualization platforms (e.g. Power BI)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support internal and external financial reports and statements as assigned.
• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and supporting documentation.
• Process and support timely vendor payments through various payment methods while maintaining accurate records in the financial system.
• Perform daily Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, payment preparation, account reconciliations, discrepancy research, and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable transactions and vendor statements and coordinate with vendors and internal departments to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor vendor activity and support effective vendor relationships through timely communication, issue resolution, and accurate account maintenance.
• Analyze Accounts Payable data, vendor activity, payment cycles, and expense trends to support cash flow, working capital, and cost management.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable-related liability accounts, ensuring balances are accurate, complete, properly supported, and recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Investigate account variances and discrepancies and collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Support product and manufacturing costing activities, including analysis of material, labor, overhead, vendor, and other applicable costs.
• Review and maintain costing information and assist with identifying cost variances, trends, pricing changes, and opportunities for improved cost control.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analyses related to Accounts Payable, expenses, and costing.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing Accounts Payable, expense, and costing documentation and responding to audit inquiries as needed.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and analysis to monitor spending, invoice accuracy, payment activity, vendor trends, and costing information.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities by providing accurate expense, vendor, and cost data.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, Production, and Inventory to improve workflows, resolve discrepancies, strengthen controls, and identify process efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure Accounts Payable and costing activities comply with company policies, internal controls, contractual requirements, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Prepare financial summaries, cost analyses, and variance reports for management review.
• Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable and costing processes and assist with implementing effective procedures and best practices.
• Provide day-to-day support and knowledge sharing to other team members as needed to maintain accurate and timely AP and costing processes.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, costing, and operational support as requested by management.

Benefits

• On-site gym and wellness amenities
• In-house chef and monthly Executive lunches
• Recreational sports and employee activities including pickleball, basketball, soccer, and ping pong
• Employee product discounts
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) and retirement planning options
• Paid time off and company holidays