Financial Analyst

Plum Paper, dividion of Avery Products is a stationery company based in Vista, CA that specializes in personalized planners and notebooks. We are looking for a Financial Accountant. The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced/high volume transaction environment. You will have strong experience in working with A/P, A/R, inventory accounting, bank reconciliations, month-end reconciliations,reporting and budget preperation. In addition, human resources experience is preferred as this role involved interaction with employees and management. This role shoule operate effectively within a team atmostpher and present comfortably to all levels of management, including corporate leadership.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary quarterly bonus potential
• Work Life Balance: Hybrid schedule, 12 Company Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Competitive pay and a great comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability programs, Company paid Life Insurance, Wellness Incentives and Gain Share.
• Excellent 401K Retirement Program with very generous company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative, inclusive, energetic work environment with talented workforce.

What you will be doing:

• Manage all accounting functions for the organization.
• Maintain the General Ledger, including effective management of accruals and journal entries.
• Ensure a strong understanding of Balance Sheet accounting.
• Oversee bank account management and reconciliation.
• Prepare and oversee weekly, monthly, and annual reporting and financial closings.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Handle corporate reporting for both the General Accounting and Taxation teams.
• Oversee inventory, freight, and cost accounting through monthly reporting and reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, monitor customer refund requests, and process refunds, credits, and sales tax.
• Conduct credit monitoring, including setting up, reviewing, and recommending credit approval for new accounts.
• Perform monthly cost analysis to identify trends, variations, and key financial insights.
• Assist in preparing full-year forecasts by product line for interim forecast updates.
• Develop and maintain a monthly key performance metrics scorecard.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, such as freight costs and labor rate assessments.
• Work closely with the General Manager and senior leadership on operating costs and business strategy.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance efficiency and eliminate non-value-added work.
• Collaborate with senior managers on the Annual Operating Plan, prepare supporting schedules, and manage Solomon input of the Annual Budget.
• Serve as the on-site Human Resource professional, overseeing compliance, hiring, employee performance evaluation procedures, and daily HR matters.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Solid technical accounting skills and understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Experience using accounting software and financial systems/ERP.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting department.
• Extensive experience with data entry, record-keeping, and computer operations.

All offers of employment are based on successful reference check, pre-employment background screening and drug testing. Avery Products Corporation is an at-will employer. Employment is at will and, as such, employees are free to resign at any time without reason. The company retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice.

Thank you for considering this job opportunity. Please submit resume when applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• This position requires you to work in-office 5 days per week and you must live within commutable distaqnce. Do you meet these requirements?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Finance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000