What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at West Side Beer Distributing?
West Side Beer Distributing is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst (Accounting & FP&A) to join our growing team! This role is on-site at our Grand Rapids, MI location.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst (Accounting & FP&A) role will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. This role partners with accounting and operations to analyze financial results, identify trends, and support month-end close activities. The Financial Analyst provides actionable insights to management to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including variance and trend analysis
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision making
- Budget preparation and expense tracking versus budget and prior year(s)
- Update and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations including, inventory turnover, operating expenses, gross margin and other metrics as requested
- Provide insights to management based on financial data
- Assist with month-end and year-end close and audit activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with accounting team to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for senior leadership of financial reports and analysis
- Develop skillset for NetSuite ERP and NetSuite Planning and Budgeting to accurately and efficiently utilize and provide support to team and key stakeholders
- Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance (four-year college or university)
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
- Advance Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
- Experience in consumer goods, preferred.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting Software, NetSuite preferred
Certificates & Licenses: None
Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, & background check.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT
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.
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West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. West Side Beer Distributing strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view.