Accounting Analyst
<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role supports the site’s financial health by overseeing cost accuracy, operational reporting, and key accounting activities. The Accounting Analyst works closely with plant leadership to strengthen controls, improve performance, and ensure reliable financial results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Manager and department leads to monitor financial performance, manage costs, and support profitability initiatives.</li><li>Maintain weekly forecasts and assist with annual budgeting; provide clear explanations for variances and key financial shifts.</li><li>Review billing activity for accuracy, ensuring rates, weights, and pricing match contracts and cost models.</li><li>Track labor usage and collaborate with managers to keep staffing aligned with productivity goals and changing operational needs.</li><li>Monitor material spending and consumption to ensure proper recording and budget compliance.</li><li>Validate weekly fuel charges, investigate discrepancies, and prepare summary exceptions.</li><li>Manage monthly inventory procedures, including counts, reconciliation, cost validation, and COGS adjustments.</li><li>Produce concise financial reports and operational analyses for leadership.</li><li>Support month-end close through accruals, reconciliations, and account reviews.</li><li>Assist with internal/external audits and conduct operational checks such as waste reviews and BOM verification.</li><li>Promote strong internal controls and adherence to financial policies.</li><li>Complete ad-hoc financial or operational projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience).</li><li>At least 3 years in a manufacturing, production, or cost-focused environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Background in food production or catering operations is a strong plus.</li><li>Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to manage shifting priorities.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required.</li><li>Effective communicator who can work across departments and support operational leaders.</li><li>Detail-driven, proactive, and committed to process improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- White Plains, NY
- onsite
- Temporary
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20.00 - 35.20 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role supports the site’s financial health by overseeing cost accuracy, operational reporting, and key accounting activities. The Accounting Analyst works closely with plant leadership to strengthen controls, improve performance, and ensure reliable financial results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the Manager and department leads to monitor financial performance, manage costs, and support profitability initiatives.</li><li>Maintain weekly forecasts and assist with annual budgeting; provide clear explanations for variances and key financial shifts.</li><li>Review billing activity for accuracy, ensuring rates, weights, and pricing match contracts and cost models.</li><li>Track labor usage and collaborate with managers to keep staffing aligned with productivity goals and changing operational needs.</li><li>Monitor material spending and consumption to ensure proper recording and budget compliance.</li><li>Validate weekly fuel charges, investigate discrepancies, and prepare summary exceptions.</li><li>Manage monthly inventory procedures, including counts, reconciliation, cost validation, and COGS adjustments.</li><li>Produce concise financial reports and operational analyses for leadership.</li><li>Support month-end close through accruals, reconciliations, and account reviews.</li><li>Assist with internal/external audits and conduct operational checks such as waste reviews and BOM verification.</li><li>Promote strong internal controls and adherence to financial policies.</li><li>Complete ad-hoc financial or operational projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-12-11T02:29:03Z