Financial Analyst - NorthPoint Search Group

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.

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