Financial Analyst

Job description

This position will be an integral partner supporting the financial operations and assisting with reporting on performance across the business. It will include hands-on experience in all finance functions while owning payroll and benefits procedures. This position will work closely with managers across the organization and is intended to build the foundation of a future leader.

Specific Responsibilities

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Report on operational and financial metrics to provide leadership with visibility and decision-making support.
• Provide recurring and ad hoc reports to analyze and forecast cash flow, job profitability, P&L metrics, payroll trends, and other KPIs used to manage the business.
• Perform variance analysis (vs. PY and Forecasts), identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support continuous financial planning & analysis of business including development of annual budget.

Accounting

• Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies or adjusting entries.
• Review reclassification requests and prepare adjusting entries.
• Manage banking processes including check deposits, bank reconciliation, and internal transfers.
• Research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment of transactions.

Payroll & Benefits

• Responsible for all payroll and benefits management including oversight of documentation, renewals, and vendor communication.
• Enter weekly payroll activities in payroll administrator portal and accounting system. This can include tracking deductions, reimbursements, taxes, and retirement contributions.
• Ensure onboarding is complete and payroll policies are communicated to all new teammates.
• Evaluate and renew annual benefits enrollment by coordinating with leadership and third-party vendors.
• Prepare payroll trend report to summarize total weekly pay by employee to understand costs and project personnel spending in annual budgets.

Finance Operations

• Maintain sound accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee the company's accounting and job management systems.
• Process Improvement: develop & lead ongoing process improvement initiatives to improve visibility, accuracy, efficiency, automation, and reporting/analytics.
• Perform other tasks and duties as necessary to support the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA REQUIRED
• Solid understanding of accounting rules and regulations
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in Finance/FP&A/Accounting.
• Expertise in Excel with ability to analyze and summarize large data sets.
• Experience with QuickBooks or other / similar accounting software.
• Solid work ethic, high integrity, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail & accuracy.
• Motivated, self-starter who is professional and possesses a passion for making things better.
• Commitment to protect confidential information related to our customers and Thomasville Restoration.
• Ability to work independently, perform in a fast-paced environment, adapt to a rapidly growing business.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize your work.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Humble & Hungry.