Senior Financial Analyst

Position Purpose:

The Senior Financial Analyst role at the Company is designed to support the organization’s financial integrity by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to leadership and cross‑functional partners. This position necessitates a self-starter who can adeptly manage multiple tasks, projects, and shifting priorities within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the monthly close process, reconciling balance sheet accounts, resolving accounting issues, and preparing financial analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns and execute key aspects of the monthly close process.
• Prepare journal entries across all business segments.
• Conduct reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts at specified intervals to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Proactively address and resolve general accounting issues and inquiries from operational and corporate departments.
• Deliver ad hoc financial and business analyses to support strategic decision-making and operational initiatives.
• Focus on using technology to automate and add efficiency to current processes and reporting.
• Play a vital role in preparing for financial statement and internal control audits, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and readiness for inspection.

Direct Manager Direct Reports:
The Senior Financial Analyst at the Company will report directly to the Accounting Manager. This position does not have any direct reports. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting team, requiring collaboration across departments to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial data.

Travel Requirements:

Travel is not a significant part of the Senior Financial Analyst role and will generally be less than 10% of the time, primarily for assisting in integrating new acquisitions.

Physical Requirements:

Performing the duties for the role of a Senior Financial Analyst at the company generally involves standard office-based activities. These predominantly include sitting for extended periods and utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc., but may potentially require light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time, typically not exceeding 20 pounds.

The role also requires a significant amount of computer-based work which necessitates the ability to type effectively, as well as view and interpret data on a monitor or other digital display. Clear verbal communication, both in person and through electronic devices, is essential for the successful performance of the role.

Working Conditions:

The Senior Financial Analyst role at the company is an office-based, full-time position, however, we provide the flexibility for a hybrid working model to accommodate the personal needs of our employees. The work environment is modern, purposeful, and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to assist in effective completion of job responsibilities. The role is inherently fast-paced and deadline-driven. This role requires a substantial amount of collaboration and interaction with other teams and departments. Therefore, excellent interpersonal communication and team management skills are crucial for success in this role. Our company is committed to maintaining a professional atmosphere that encourages growth, development, and work-life balance. We focus on cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and engaging work environment that encourages employee participation and innovation. The successful applicant will be expected to continually adapt to, and thrive in, this dynamic work setting while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Comfortable navigating Microsoft Excel and large data sets.
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey accounting concepts clearly both within and outside the accounting department.
• Team player with collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Driven self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to the above minimum qualifications, the below are preferred qualifications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Continuous improvement mindset – drive to automate and improve all processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Experience supporting audits and internal controls

Minimum Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required for consideration in the Senior Financial Analyst position.

Preferred Education:

A Bachelor's degree specifically in Accounting is preferred.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience:

The Senior Financial Analyst role is an individual contributor role with 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
 

Certifications:

Working towards earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ownership mindset and accountability
• Proactive problem-solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Comfortable in Microsoft Excel.
• Organized with high attention to detail
• Team Player
• Embodies the Company’s values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and innovation.

      

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Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney

      

7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

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Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.

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