Financial Analyst – Accounting & Reporting

Job Description

Financial Analyst – Accounting & Reporting | CV Resources

The Tone:
This is a full-time direct hire role at a growing manufacturing organization, located in Meridian, ID. This position is vital for combining core accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. The role supports both the month-end close process and provides critical management reporting and analysis, directly impacting financial reporting and business decision-making.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Meridian, ID
• Pay: $85000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Part of a lean, collaborative finance team
• Mission: This role supports both general ledger accounting and financial planning & analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and insightful management analysis.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Entries: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analysis: Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on financial results and trends.
• Planning: Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership.
• Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a hybrid general ledger/financial planning & analysis role, including experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets, an analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Bonus: Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis; manufacturing or cost accounting experience.