Overview
The Associate Financial Analyst conducts monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close activities, and business performance reporting. This position partners closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and accounting teams while supporting strong internal controls and providing actionable insights to management. The associate financial analyst will need to have strong analytical and problem- solving skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Support accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and vendor inquiries.
- Monitor purchase orders, goods receipts, and aging items to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain data integrity within financial systems and reporting tools.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance analysis.
- Conduct inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardization, and reporting enhancements.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, management presentations, and ad hoc analyses.
- Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
- Partner with accounting, procurement, operations, and supply chain teams to support business objectives and maintain strong internal controls.
- Participate in special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, accounts payable, or related analytical role preferred.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or accounting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling. Experience with Power BI or other data visualization preferred.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP.
- Manufacturing, supply chain, or operational finance experience preferred.
About Sharp Manufacturing Company of America
SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel, Microwave Drawer Ovens, SuperSteam+ ovens, and Plasmacluster Ion air purifiers.
Employee Perks
- Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision).
- 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
- Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.
- Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
- Training and professional development.
- Vacation and paid holidays.
- Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.