Finance & Accounting Analyst

About the Role:

Team 360 Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance & Accounting Analyst responsible for balancing strategic reporting responsibilities with hands-on accounting execution to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role works independently to prepare and interpret financial and operational reports, support month-end close, perform COGS and general ledger analysis, manage multiple deadlines, and continuously improve financial processes.

Company:

Team 360 Staffing is a trusted staffing and recruitment agency that connects job seekers with the right opportunities across various industries. You will be working for a food manufacturing company that produces premium fruit and vegetable purées and specialty ingredients for the foodservice and beverage industries.

Benefits:

• 401k

• Paid time off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary duties and responsibilities below represent the estimated percentage of time spent in each area.

Financial Reporting and Business Analysis (35%)

• Develops, prepares, and maintains recurring and ad hoc financial, sales, marketing, and operations reports, including dashboards, management reporting packages, performance metrics, and variance reporting.
• Analyzes results against budget, forecast, prior periods, customer, product/SKU, channel, and operational drivers; identifies trends, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Explains what the numbers mean by converting detailed financial and operating data into clear summaries, business insights, and actionable recommendations for management.
• Supports CFO requests, business reviews, forecasting, planning, profitability analysis, scenario analysis, and other special projects.
• Creates and maintains Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and standardized reporting processes; reconciles reports to source systems and the general ledger.
• Develops streamlined and repeatable methods for compiling, validating, and presenting data while strengthening report accuracy and consistency.

Accounting and Month-End Close (35%)

• Supports the Controller with month-end and year-end close, including account analysis, reconciliations, accrual support, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.
• Reviews trial balances, general ledger transactional detail, and financial statements to identify unusual activity, errors, missing transactions, or required adjustments.
• Performs comprehensive cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis across all related general ledger accounts, including raw materials, finished goods, freight, inventory, production, co-packer, labor/overhead, purchase price, usage, and other cost variance accounts.
• Investigates COGS and gross margin variances, determines root causes, coordinates corrections, and provides clear explanations of the financial and operational impact.
• Supports standard cost updates, product costing, bill-of-material and cost model review, inventory valuation, and product/customer profitability analysis.
• Provides accounting support and backup as needed, including a working understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, transaction flow, and related controls.
• Assists with audit, tax, bank covenant, budgeting, forecasting, and other Controller or CFO reporting requirements as assigned.

Financial Systems, Data, and Process Improvement (20%)

• Serves as a Finance power user and subject-matter resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, Excel, and related reporting tools.
• Supports the design, testing, implementation, documentation, and ongoing improvement of financial systems, reports, workflows, integrations, and internal controls.
• Applies prior experience assisting with or leading an ERP implementation, migration, upgrade, or major system enhancement to support future Company projects.
• Troubleshoots reporting, data, posting, and workflow issues; partners with internal users and outside technology providers to resolve root causes and improve system use.
• Maintains report logic, documentation, data definitions, and appropriate controls to promote consistent and reliable reporting across departments.

Cross-Functional Support and Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Works closely with the Controller, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, and other departments to provide financial guidance and respond to requests for information.
• Communicates findings clearly to both financial and non-financial users and follows through on open questions, corrections, and action items.
• Develops procedures and provides user support or training for assigned reports, systems, and Finance processes.
• Performs other related duties, analyses, and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• At least three to five years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, reporting, cost analysis, or a related corporate finance role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, consumer products, food, or inventory-based environment is strongly preferred.

Systems/Technical Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office required.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, month-end close, financial statements, and accounting fundamentals required.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with or spearheading an ERP migration, implementation, upgrade, or significant system enhancement required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results, identify root causes, and communicate what the numbers mean.
• Ability to create accurate reports and dashboards, reconcile data across systems, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, judgment, written communication, and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial controls; COGS, gross margin, standard costing, inventory, and variance analysis; budgeting and forecasting; financial and operational KPI development; data visualization; and ERP-based reporting.
• Familiarity with report design, data validation, process documentation, and workflow improvement.

Physical:

• Ability to work at a computer for periods of time up to eight (8) hours.
• Ability to move within a general office and warehouse environment as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and access temperature-controlled storage areas for brief periods when business needs require.

Other:

• Able to work in a general office environment where the noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Professional appearance and high standards of personal hygiene are expected at all times.