Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role reports directly to the CFO and requires an onsite presence every day at our Colchester, CT office. The position involves managing general accounting activities, financial reporting, banking, and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, financial reporting, banking, and month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations and timely filing of returns.
• Perform day-to-day budgeting, forecasting, and income statement analysis.
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for assigned functional areas.
• Analyze and report on monthly variances to budget and prior year.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns accurately and timely.
• Establish and maintain financial controls.
• Assist with the annual financial and tax audit process.
• Manage special projects as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with income statements and banking.
• High proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• College degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• CPA or similar professional achievement preferred.
• Background in distribution is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting, requiring onsite presence every day. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The company is family-owned and has been in business for over 100 years, providing a stable and supportive work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colchester, CT.

The pay range for this position is $ $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending