Financial Analyst

Description We are in the process of recruiting a Financial Analyst for our team located in Elliston, Virginia, in the Wood & Furniture Manufacturing sector. The successful applicant will handle auditing tasks, manage our fixed asset inventory, and contribute to financial reporting. Responsibilities: Auditing freight invoices on a weekly basis and comparing them against contracts. Importing audited data into the ERP system for further analysis. Collaborating with transportation carriers to rectify discrepancies. Conducting reconciliations of carrier statements. Collaborating with our UPS audit partner to review, analyze, and optimize freight costs. Preparing and presenting freight reports to management on a monthly basis. Identifying trends in freight data, raising awareness of potential issues, and assisting in their resolution. Conducting a physical inventory of fixed assets as per the ERP system. Updating the fixed asset inventory to account for additions, disposals, sell-offs, and audit discrepancies. Reviewing electronic expense reports to ensure they comply with company policies and general ledger coding requirements. Assisting in the preparation of internal financial reports and reports for the parent company. Providing support to the accounts receivable and accounts payable teams as necessary. Utilizing Accounting Software Systems and Fixed Asset Accounting methods to streamline Accounting Functions. Conducting Month End Close and Annual Financial Reporting activities. Reviewing Invoices and conducting Annual Physical Inventory. Requirements Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the role of a Financial Analyst. Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential for this role. Familiarity with and ability to perform Accounting Functions is a requirement. Experience in Fixed Asset Accounting is mandatory. Ability to conduct Annual Physical Inventory is necessary. Experience in Month End Close activities is a key requirement. The role requires the ability to handle Annual Financial Reporting. The candidate must be able to Review Invoices as part of their responsibilities. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .