We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. This role supports business performance by turning financial data into clear insights that guide planning and day-to-day decisions. The position works across reporting, close activities, cash management, and payroll-related accounting while partnering with leaders and other departments to improve visibility into financial results.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare management reports by gathering, reviewing, and interpreting financial data to highlight performance and support operational decisions.
- Deliver meaningful analysis to business partners, explaining trends, risks, and opportunities that can influence planning and resource allocation.
- Contribute to annual budget development and ongoing forecast updates by comparing expectations to actual results and refining projections.
- Assist with monthly and year-end close tasks, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Examine general ledger activity for inconsistencies, unusual movements, or reporting concerns and help resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Support treasury operations by maintaining cash forecasts, evaluating liquidity needs, and recording related financial transactions.
- Monitor working capital drivers such as receivables, payables, and inventory to identify ways to strengthen cash flow performance.
- Record payroll-related accounting activity, reconcile associated accounts, and help complete required tax and information reporting such as 1099 filings.
- Participate in audit support, capital spending analysis, process improvements, and other finance projects as assigned.
- At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a closely related finance role.
- Strong capability in financial analysis, including ad hoc reporting and variance investigation.
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis.
- Familiarity with cash flow reporting, treasury activity, and working capital analysis.
- Understanding of payroll accounting, employer-paid expenses, and related general ledger impacts.
- Proficiency in identifying financial trends, explaining results clearly, and presenting accurate information to management.