Senior Accounting Analyst en Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Senior Accounting Analyst to join our finance team.  This role is a blend of accounting tasks and financial analysis, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, has a deep appreciation for the details, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across financial processes. This position reports directly to the Controller supporting Mintek Resources business operations.  Core job responsibilities include performing daily activities related to inventory analysis, financial and variance analysis, assisting with weekly and monthly forecast and updates, weekly billing and margin analysis and reporting, sales tax oversight and reporting, analyzing departmental expenses, overseeing the accounts receivable and collections process, assisting with the annual budget process, as well as month end close duties and post-closing analysis and reporting.  This position will work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Logistics to support accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and scalable processes. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monthly Financial Closing and Operations Analysis.

• Assist the Controller with the monthly financial closing for the business

• Complete post-closing reports (local and corporate).  Understand local operations and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with scheduled deadlines. 

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Recommend areas for improvement in the financial reporting and product costing areas.

Inventory Accounting and Activity Analysis.

• Record daily inventory receipts and ensure proper coding and transfer

• Update inventory costs weekly

• Review inventory costs and understand potential swings that affect margins, create analysis for review 

• Reconcile inventory at month end and work with Supply Chain and Logistics to explain and correct variances

• Travel to plant locations and inventory storage sites quarterly 

Financial and Variance Analysis

• Analyze monthly financial results and provide variance analysis

• Conduct root cause analysis on financial variances and propose solutions to resolve issues

• Assist in the development and implementation of KPIs 

Weekly billing and margin analysis/Weekly forecast updates

• Serve as backup for weekly invoicing review and posting
• Create and review weekly prelim margin and prepare analysis 
• Assist Controller with monthly/weekly forecast updates based on volume and margins

Accounts Receivable and Collections

• Review AR aging bi-weekly and meet with Accounting Manager/Collections specialist to discuss all open AR and a plan for follow up and resolution to open balances

Sales Tax oversight and reporting

• Oversee sales tax code setup and maintenance
• Work with 3^rd party sales tax filing partner to resolve any sales tax issues or questions
• Monthly reconciliation and reporting of sales tax due to 3^rd party filing partner

Periodic Forecasting and Budgeting of Business Results.

• Partner with Operations, Sales and Controller to prepare periodic business forecast updates, including annual three-year plans.

• Assist Controller with preparation of the annual budget. 

Special Projects – as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum five (5) years accounting/finance experience and working knowledge of inventory accounting.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills enabling the individual to work effectively with various levels of organizational management, and across functional areas in both the corporate office and operating locations.

• Demonstrate high level of proficiency with computer operation and software systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and various modules within the corporation’s ERP system.

• Hands on experience with month end and year end close process

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS)

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel to plant and inventory storage locations – estimated 15-20% 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and generate accurate and timely results.