Business Analyst Job at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC in Collierville

WHO WE ARE Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few. ABOUT THE JOB The Business Analyst performs moderately complex to complex levels of activities in the maintenance of company financial data and the development of financial statements and reports. This position is with Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI). DAI is our aerial application business and operates under several different names throughout the U.S. as we continue to acquire small companies to actively expand this segment of our business. The goal of DAI is to become the leader of the agricultural aviation industry by continuously growing our fleet of fixed wing aircrafts and helicopters. WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE Performs accounting work and highly analytical duties necessary to support financial statements, the accounting system and create reports for leadership. Assists in production monthly forecasts and the annual budgeting process. Ensures all capital projects are accurately reflected on financial statements. Performs in-depth P&L analysis and reviews for leadership including gross profit and expense variances. Acts as the backup for the DAI Accountant and performs month-end duties, as needed. Responsible for the accounts payable function, ensuring that all expenses are coded properly. Reviews inventory costing to ensure accurate financial statements. Participates in special projects as needed. Serves as the direct contact for leadership and field locations to handle questions and resolve issues. May be required to drive a company vehicle. Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Follows all company policies and procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Organizational skills. Works well in a team environment. Handles confidential information. Prioritizes and works on multiple tasks. Reads and understands financial statements. Knowledge of Quickbooks is preferred. Applicants for positions requiring any driving of a vehicle of any type on a roadway must be 18 and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Ability to travel by various means up to 10% is required. Ability to read, write and speak in English is required. Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena. Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds. BENEFITS AT HELENA Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA). Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount. Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays. Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you. Free Short & Long-Term Disability. Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave. Education Assistance. And much more For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits. STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE Follow us on social HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com. Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.