FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Job Description

Finance Associate: Onsite in our Deland, FL office, 5 days/week

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives:

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Finance Associate for our Deland, FL office!

• This is an in-person position in our Deland location (5 days in office, no remote/WFH).
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary: Record and report on financial transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations and subsidiary statements of the organization’s official financial records in computerized or manual form.

Essential Duties:

• Process customer invoices and investigate billing discrepancies.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain fixed asset register and manage new capital expenditure additions from proposal through to capitalization.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions with the wider Kingspan Group.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Identify costs saving opportunities and execute them.
• Leverage the use of SAP.
• Travel to other locations is required.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• BA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
• Experience with any of the following is highly preferred:
  • SAP
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Multi-national corporation with group reporting requirements

Skills and Other Requirements:

• Ability to quickly learn and master new skills and tasks.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of accounting.
• Mathematically competent with strong analytical ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, problem-solving ability, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret and adapt known methods, system procedures, or operating concepts to new situations, and the ability to identify and resolve related issues.
• Detail-oriented.
• Possess strong customer service skills and the ability to resolve problems diplomatically.
• Ability to deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will exhibit the following attributes:

Learning Oriented Mindset

• Demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to build foundational knowledge quickly.
• Actively seeks feedback and applies it to improve performance and understanding.

Reliability And Follow Through

• Consistently meets commitments, deadlines, and expectations with minimal oversight.
• Takes ownership of assigned work and ensures tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately.

Detail Focused Approach

• Pays close attention to details and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Notices inconsistencies and takes initiative to clarify or correct them.

Professional And Responsive Communication

• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally in both written and verbal interactions.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to requests from team members and customers.

Analytical And Curious Thinking

• Approaches problems with a logical mindset and a willingness to understand the “why” behind tasks.
• Shows persistence in working through unfamiliar situations and learning from them.

Team-Oriented Attitude

• Works well within a structured team environment and is open to guidance from others.
• Shows a positive attitude and contributes to a collaborative, supportive workplace.

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in all other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key responsibilities.

• Strength & Mobility: This position primarily involves seated work, with occasional standing or walking as needed. Must be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 5 lbs. frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Dexterity & Coordination: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, operating office equipment, and interacting with digital tools.
• Visual & Auditory Requirements: Requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for reading, computer work, and document review.
• Cognitive & Communication Demands: Requires sustained mental focus, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Effective verbal and written communication, including collaborating with others, phone calls, emails, and in-person discussions.
• Work Environment: Typical office setting with controlled lighting, temperature, and noise levels.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.