What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist position at Knower?
Why Work at Hi-Speed Industrial Service
At Hi-Speed Industrial Service, you’ll join a collaborative, accountable team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work. We foster a supportive, professional environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact on the organization.
This role offers direct exposure to leadership, opportunities to collaborate across departments, and the ability to influence financial processes and business decisions. Hi-Speed is committed to maintaining a positive, respectful workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and long-term success.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for producing accurate, timely financial data and analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making. The role prepares monthly financial reports, contributes to executive and board-level presentations, and supports accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
As a key member of the office team, this role also helps maintain a welcoming, organized, and productive environment while interacting with customers, clients, and employees at all levels of the organization.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Process and facilitate vendor payments, including verifying federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the accounting team on monthly close and reporting packages.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
- Partner with business leaders to analyze operating results and identify opportunities for growth and cost efficiency.
- Prepare monthly variance analyses and performance scorecards to support evaluation of business performance.
- Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as requested.
- Ensure outstanding obligations are properly credited upon payment and identify discount opportunities.
- Assist with accounting records by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
- Support ongoing improvements to accounting and reporting processes.
- Proactively identify and assist with approved process improvement initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements/Competencies
- Experience with Power Business Intelligence reporting, Power Query, Alteryx and Tableau are a huge plus.
- Prior experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable
- Prior general accounting and administrative experience required.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential information.
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and other Microsoft applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive mindset with a strong customer- and team-focused approach
- Ability to learn new accounting and reporting systems.
- Strong attention to accuracy and recordkeeping
Work Environment
This position is based in a professional office environment and is not remote.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for additional hours as business needs require.
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Some college coursework is preferred.