Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

Job Type: Contract
Location: North Vernon, IN (100% onsite)
Duration: Approximately 3 months, with potential for extension

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Finance Manager with plant accounting, analyzing and presenting financial data to inform business decisions, and providing backup support as needed.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating, administering, and maintaining financial controls, including internal and SOX controls.
• Support the Finance Manager in managing and maintaining the standard cost input process, including material, labor, overhead, and cost roll changes.
• Prepare standard and miscellaneous journal entries for the monthly accounting close.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the inventory manager to ensure accurate accounting and valuation of materials.
• Coordinate with the materials department during physical inventories and reconcile perpetual inventory to the general ledger.
• Provide accounting and reporting guidance on financial transactions to various teams.
• Prepare data and analysis using QAD and other systems for internal and external reporting.
• Assist with preparing monthly forecasts and the annual budget.
• Support the Finance Manager with special projects, cost studies, and new business evaluations, providing data and recommendations for cost reductions and profit improvements.
• Support data requests during internal and external audits.
• Track capital project spending and capitalization.
• Perform other accounting functions as directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Cost accounting background preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with MFG/Pro and QAD systems.
• Familiarity with Agile PLM and IPM systems.
• Strong business acumen, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform critical evaluations and solve problems.
• Understanding of ethical practices, health and safety, and customer-specific requirements.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.

Additional Information

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• This contract position is expected to last approximately 3 months to cover maternity leave, with a possibility of extension based on business needs.
• The position is 100% onsite in North Vernon, IN, with no hybrid flexibility.
• Interview process: Two onsite interviews.
• Onsite requirements: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on the production floor, including safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.