Financial Analyst

Aleron
United States, Pennsylvania, Bradford
64 Walker Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 07, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst for a direct hire opportunity with a manufacturing client in Bradford, PA. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis: Evaluate business performance, identify trends, and forecast financial outcomes. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasts to align with company objectives. Financial Reporting: Generate detailed financial performance reports, conduct variance analysis, and present insights to senior management. Cost Accounting: Establish standard costs for new part numbers and support the annual cost accounting process, including variance analysis. Accounts Receivable: Manage daily AR tasks, including credit and collections, and maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates. Month-End Close: Execute month-end closing entries, reconcile balance sheets, and perform variance analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with accounting, operations, purchasing, and sales teams to assess financial impacts and provide strategic insights. Special Projects: Support additional projects as needed. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance is required Minimum 3 years of Finance experience in Manufacturing Minimum 3 years Cost Accounting and financial analysis experience Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Skills / Qualifications: CPA preferred Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply