Accounting & Financial Analyst in Clayton, Delaware at METAL MASTERS FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT CO INC

About Company:

Eagle Group is a Great Place to Work® certified (2022 - 2027) manufacturing company located in Clayton, Delaware. We are America's largest broadline manufacturer of commercial food service equipment and a leading maker of material handling, storage, and transport systems for various industries, including healthcare and cleanroom technology.

With a history of over 70 years, we are committed to investing in our employees and maintaining a safe, OSHA-recognized workplace. Our focus on stability and growth is demonstrated by our average length of employment being triple the national average. We offer comprehensive benefits, a tiered employment strategy for professional development, and a rewards program to celebrate employee dedication.

About the Role:

The Accounting & Financial Analyst is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager. This role bridges traditional accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, cost accounting, inventory analysis, and emerging FP&A support. The successful candidate will help drive an efficient monthly close process while gaining exposure to business intelligence, forecasting, and AI-assisted financial reporting initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of monthly close responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets and financial models.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, variance analysis, or inventory accounting.
• Experience with cost accounting concepts such as PPV, usage variances, and BOM validation.
• Power BI experience or demonstrated ability to work within a business intelligence environment.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar workflow management tools.
• Experience using or learning AI-assisted finance and reporting tools.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain recurring monthly close journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with account reconciliations, sub-ledger balancing, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
• Contribute to achieving monthly close objectives while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with cost accounting activities, inventory reporting, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting, forecasting activities, and management reporting.
• Partner with data analytics and business teams to validate financial data and support decision-making.
• Participate in the development of AI-assisted reporting, forecasting, and process automation capabilities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and business support projects as assigned.