Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystCompany: RSA Engineered Products, LLCPrimary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USAEmployment Type: Salaried | Full-TimeFunction: FinanceEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledMain Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support.Prepare reports and projections based on financial data.Assist in preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual versus budget variances.Provide financial analysis support for department managers.Develop ad hoc reports, special studies and financial analysis which drive the behavior of the business.Design and administration of key performance metrics.Responsible for month end close activities for several accounts including prepaid assets, fixed assets, company credit card charges, payroll, and accruals.Activities include journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.Administer the Company's cycle count program and partner with operations group to ensure inventory count accuracy.Update and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Assists in preparation of various financial reports and analytics as required.Assist in maintaining RSA's pricing tables in alignment with contractual obligations.Minimum Education and ExperienceB.S. or B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics plus 2 years of experience as an accountant or financial analyst.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of MS Excel required, Power Query and Power BI a plus. Knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably Epicor. Demonstrated understanding of GAAP accounting. Experience in a job costing or activity-based costing environment. Ability to work in an environment that is rapidly changing, where processes and procedures are in development. Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to learn and develop. Awareness and reliability of timelines for the timely and accurate reporting of financial performance. Highest degree of integrity and character who takes "ownership" of responsibilities. Strong analytical ability with a high degree of accuracy. Open and communicative nature.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, etc., to write reports, to use logic and data to solve problems, to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. This position requires the physical ability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, close support relationship with Operations Personnel, inspect and grasp materials, communicate clearly and effectively, visual acuity to process data and to listen with intent.The pay scale for this position ranges from $64,480 to $131,300 annually.