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.

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