Associate Financial Analyst
Gateway Group Personnel · Memphis, TN · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
About the role
The Associate Financial Analyst job requires principles in accounting and will support a structured accounting team. You will grow professionally and assist monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close activities, and business performance reporting. We are seeking a financial analyst with 1 to 2 years experience and a good understanding of accounting.
Responsibilities
- Support accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and vendor inquiries.
- Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Monitor purchase orders, goods receipts, and aging items to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain data integrity within financial systems and reporting tools.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.
- Conduct inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardization, and reporting enhancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, accounts payable, or related analytical role preferred.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or accounting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization preferred.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP.