Financial Analyst Job at Chapin International Inc in Batavia

**NO REMOTE OR HYBRID AVAILABLE - 100% ON-SITE WORK SCHEDULE***

The Financial Analyst will participate in a wide variety of accounting functions to include general ledger, cost accounting, budget/forecasting, reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates accounting functions with team members and ensures sound accounting practices are followed.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual margin/variance reporting by product, customer and warehouse.
• Coordinates with operations to ensure accuracy of overall Physical Inventory and related audits.
• Maintains and reconciles Fixed Assets schedules.
• Analyze product design, raw materials and manufacturing methods to determine effects on cost for both new product quotes and existing product engineering changes.
• Variance analysis and review of cost allocation assumptions and rates.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the monthly close, including the preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Assist in assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Analyze historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial status.
• Prepares financial analyses and reports as requested.
• Maintains and reconciles balance sheet and other general ledger accounts as requested.
• Assists with annual audit preparations and reporting.
• Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Proficiency in Infor Syteline a plus.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to achieve results; Problem-solving skills; Commitment to quality
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: verbal and written