Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This onsite position offers the opportunity to contribute across accounting, reporting, cash management, and business analysis in a role designed to build broad financial expertise. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, strong Excel capabilities, and the curiosity to turn financial data into meaningful business insight.

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, maintaining close schedules, and completing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Produce recurring financial reports and assist with the timely delivery of accurate internal reporting packages.
• Track daily banking activity, evaluate cash availability, and help manage short-term liquidity planning.
• Maintain and update a rolling cash flow forecast to highlight trends, risks, and upcoming funding needs.
• Build and refine financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making across the business.
• Analyze operating results against budget and prior periods, then summarize key drivers behind performance fluctuations.
• Create clear dashboards and data-driven summaries that help leaders interpret financial results and business trends.
• Provide additional support for accounts receivable and accounts payable activities when needed to keep finance operations running smoothly.

Benefits include insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more.

• At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a closely related finance role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close procedures, and account reconciliation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis, including variance review and ad hoc reporting.
• Experience developing or supporting financial models and cash flow projections.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize large data sets and produce high-quality reports.
• Strong analytical thinking and comfort using data mining techniques to identify patterns and business insights.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to internal stakeholders.