Intermediate Financial Analyst Jobs in Spring, TX

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for assisting leadership in collecting, analyzing, and projecting key operational, financial, and statistical information that can be continually measured against quantifiable targets established by all levels of authority, ranging from the departmental managers to the Board of Directors.

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one's circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what's right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares financial and statistical reports and monitors trends and variances.
2. Prepares reports identifying differences between current actual results, budgeted targets, and prior year actual results.
3. Prepares a schedule of projected cash flows, including producing dashboards that measure cash inflows and outflows.
4. Prepares month- and year-end journal entries to post to the general ledger.
5. Assists with processing of invoices and budgets.
6. Prepares ad hoc financial analyses.
7. Reviews all bank accounts and cash flows, and monitors Treasury investments to best inform Senior Management. 
8. Develops new reports and analyses.
9. Assists with data compilation and report preparation.
10. Assists in the preparation of financial models.
11. Prepares analysis required for model development.
12. Works with the operational department as needed to develop inputs for the model.
13. Manages and manipulates data as required to maintain financial models.
14. Assists in the preparation of the operating budget.
15. Prepares analysis required for budget preparation and completion.
16. Works with departmental leaders as needed to assist with the completion of departmental operating budgets.
17. Produces and distributes budget reports and documentation.
18. Develops program cost analysis and outcome reporting for grantors.
19. Provides financial analysis for partnerships, shared-service agreements, and capital investments related to expansion.
20. Performs special projects, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field 
• 5+ years of GAAP experience, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close
• 1+ years of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience
• Supply chain/logistics accounting experience preferred 
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Certified Public Accountant or CPA eligible preferred
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exhibits a desire to learn
• Ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external sources and keep management informed
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy and be detail oriented
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES:

Action-Oriented / Customer Focus / Drives for Results / Priority Setting / Managerial Courage / Interpersonal Savvy / Creativity / Standing Alone / Time Management / Decision Quality / Self-development / Patience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 10 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).

*Is legally able to work in the United States.