Financial Analyst I

Financial/Accounting

Financial Analyst I Laporte, IN Posted: 8/4/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224516

Job Category:

Financial/Accounting

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 mo

Shift:

1

📊 WE'RE HIRING!

Financial Analyst I

La Porte City, IN | Job ID #224516

🏢 PDS Defense, Inc.

💲 Pay Rate: $36.00/hour

🕒 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

⏰ Overtime: Occasional, not on a regular basis

Position Summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support accounting, inventory reporting, cost analysis, financial reconciliation, and budgeting activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting key business decisions through detailed financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Participate in the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion

✅ Prepare monthly journal entries and inventory-related reconciliations

✅ Maintain daily inventory records and oversee metal receiving functions

✅ Reconcile inventory activity, billings, and associated cost variances

✅ Maintain Cast House melting and casting activity worksheets

✅ Analyze alloy activity and prepare journal vouchers

✅ Research and explain financial variances while collaborating with leadership

✅ Assist with annual budgeting processes by expense category

✅ Review general ledger activity and prepare adjusting entries as needed

✅ Support special projects, reporting requests, and financial analyses

✅ Maintain physical inventory documentation and controls

✅ Perform Oracle to AS400 reconciliations and prepare required adjustments

✅ Support company Self-Assessment Tool initiatives related to inventory and cost accounting

Required Qualifications

🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (BBA/BBS)

✔ 2+ years of accounting or finance experience

✔ Experience with:

• Journal entries

• Account reconciliations

• Financial analysis

✔ Strong Microsoft Office skills:

• Excel

• Word

• Access

✔ Knowledge of computerized reporting systems and internal controls

✔ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and support various stakeholders

✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data and business impacts

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Experience in a manufacturing or operating environment

Benefits

Benefits vary by assignment and may include:

• Direct Deposit

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Holidays (select assignments)

• Affordable Medical Coverage

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Free Career Counseling Services

• Skills Training Opportunities

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• DailyPay (available in select locations)

Speak with your recruiter for complete benefit details.

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PDS Defense, Inc.

Job ID #224516 | Financial Analyst I | La Porte City, IN

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Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled