Financial Analyst Job at NorthPoint Search Group, Columbus, IN

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  • NorthPoint Search Group
  • Columbus, IN

Job Description

Financial Analyst

Location: Columbus, IN (commutable from Indianapolis)
Compensation: $76k annually, with the potential for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for strong candidates.
Relocation: Relocation package or lump sum available.

Role Focus:

  • Payroll: 20%
  • Accounts Payable (AP): 35%
  • Inventory & Financial Analysis: 40%
  • Other Duties: 5%

Key Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
  2. Experience in cost accounting.
  3. Background in manufacturing finance.
  4. Proficiency in payroll management.
  5. Strong financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Operations: Assist with all financial functions within the manufacturing facility, including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping, and inventory control. Ensure the accuracy of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
  • Forecasting & Resource Allocation: Provide accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts for operating expenses and capital expenditures, aiding management in resource allocation.
  • Payroll Processing: Process and review weekly payroll timecards for accuracy.
  • AP & Invoice Management: Resolve open receipts and invoice issues, ensuring timely payments.
  • Month-End Close: Prepare and enter journal entries during the month-end close process.
  • Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance current control environment and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Inventory Management: Support company asset protection through routine cycle counts, periodic physical inventory checks, and fixed asset controls.
  • Capital Expenditure Requests: Coordinate the preparation of CERs, work with project managers to quantify acceptable investment levels and financial returns, monitor capital project spending, and close projects on time.
  • Collaboration: Work with plant and divisional personnel on budgeting, cost reduction strategies, and comparison of actual results to plans.
  • Expense Monitoring: Track all spending, reporting monthly, quarterly, and annual results to management, and use a "checkbook" approach to meet expense targets.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Participate in the month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Relocation bonus,

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