What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at RAE Corporation?
Job Title: Financial Accountant Department: Accounting
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: RAE Corporation – Pryor, Oklahoma
Position Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About Us: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions committed to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. We prioritize fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment. Our aim is to create a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.
Role Overview: The Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing financial data, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and providing timely financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions. This role partners closely with the Controller and accounting team to ensure accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Data Management & Financial Analysis
- Collect, organize, and maintain financial data, including revenues, expenses, and liabilities.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases to track, monitor, and compile financial information.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide insights and recommendations to management to support informed decision-making.
2. Month-End and Year-End Close
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Review financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Complete month-end reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts.
- Reconcile discrepancies by researching and analyzing account activity and supporting documentation.
3. Reporting & KPI Development
- Prepare and deliver timely financial reports and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of financial reporting models.
- Create and maintain KPI reports to track business performance.
4. Compliance, Controls & Support Functions
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with audit preparation, audit requests, and internal control activities.
- Provide financial guidance by applying accounting principles to operational questions and issues.
- Support payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller or management.
Desired Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Experience in a manufacturing or corporate accounting environment preferred.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and general tax concepts.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Interaction with Others: Reports to the Controller. Works closely with internal departments, as well as cross-functional partners. This role requires clear communication, collaboration, and professionalism when interacting with internal stakeholders and auditors.
Why Join Us: At RAE Corporation, the Financial Accountant plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial decisions, develop strong analytical skills, and grow within a stable and collaborative accounting team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Working Environment: Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to manufacturing areas and outdoor environments when coordinating events or maintaining exterior office areas. The noise level is typically quiet to moderate.
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Other Physical Requirements: Auditory capabilities, visual & speech capabilities
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional procedures and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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