Financial Analyst

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Located in Appleton, WI

Salary: up to $40.00/HR

TEMPORARY POSITION OPPORTUNITY! 

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: up to $40.00HR

Duties:

  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, and overhead analyses.
  • Apply manufacturing cost accounting principles to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
  • Analyze cost centers, absorption rates, and manufacturing costs to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Monitor and investigate standard versus actual cost variances and order-level cost discrepancies.
  • Identify financial trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Develop and present financial reports and analyses to management.
  • Collaborate with operations, production, and leadership teams to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) ERP software to manage financial data and reporting activities.
  • Assist with audits and support internal controls and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
  • Strong experience with general ledger accounting and month-end/year-end close processes.
  • Proficiency in JD Edwards (JDE) required.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
  • Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and cost center analysis.
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful business recommendations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

What does Express offer to you??

  • Weekly paychecks!
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

  • Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
  • We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
  • When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
  • Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.

Apply now:

Call - (920) 624-6100 to schedule a phone interview.

Address - 1033 W College Ave STE 100 Appleton, WI 54914

Email - jobs.appletonwi@expresspros.com

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Express Office: Appleton
1033 West College Avenue
Suite 100
Appleton, WI 54914
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