Sr. Financial Analyst

Lakeside Manufacturing is America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer. Since 1946, Lakeside has continued to move the food service industry forward with innovative utility carts and stainless steel moving, storing, delivery, dispensing, and merchandising solutions. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for serving our customers, and have a desire to learn and grow. Lakeside's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents to the next level and beyond.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will play a key role in preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, management of intercompany balances, invoicing intercompany billings, and ad hoc projects. This is a position with the ability to learn and gain experience in the business with the potential to expand into additional roles and/or responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize accounting knowledge to transact journal entries, reconcile assigned accounts, analyze and resolve discrepancies, assist in preparing the monthly financial statements, and assist in the monthly accounting close and the annual audit.
• Historical financial analysis and reporting
• Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts by providing accurate cost information.
• Collaborate management team to reconcile physical inventory counts with financial records.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly customer rebate payments and supporting schedules and work with customers to resolve disputes.
• Prepare monthly manufacturer’s representative commission payments.
• Partner with HR to ensure the accurate and timely processing and payment of payroll, benefits and tax filings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• Five (5) years of experience in general accounting with a strong background with multiple entities (intercompany accounting), A/P, A/R.
• Advanced computer skills including advanced spreadsheet functions (e.g. Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas)
• Strong quantitative financial skills
• Experience with intercompany accounting
• High degree of general accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge
• Proficiency in various ERP systems, Net Suite is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Some key advantages of working at Lakeside include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, bonus plan generous paid time off, and an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year.