Accountant / Financial Analyst

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can combine strong analytical thinking with hands-on accounting expertise to support informed business decisions across multiple operating areas. This position plays an important role in budgeting, reporting, and financial review, while partnering with leadership to improve visibility into performance and strengthen fiscal discipline. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to both day-to-day financial operations and longer-term planning initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department and business leaders to deliver financial guidance and administrative support that aligns with operational objectives.

• Evaluate financial results by preparing analyses, management reports, dashboards, and performance indicators that highlight key business insights.

• Review trends, irregularities, and potential financial risks, then provide recommendations to address issues and improve outcomes.

• Support the planning cycle through budget preparation, forecasting updates, ongoing spend tracking, and variance reporting.

• Complete core accounting activities such as reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, cost allocations, and period-end close tasks.

• Produce accurate financial statements, billing support, and related documentation to maintain organized and reliable records.

• Contribute to business planning, pricing evaluation, financial modeling, and operational assessments that inform strategic decisions.

• Assist with audit and compliance activities by assembling schedules, documentation, and supporting workpapers for review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting operations, and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standard budgeting and reporting practices.

• Experience working with financial systems and enterprise-level accounting software.

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