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Financial Analyst I
La Porte City, IN | Job ID #224516
🏢 PDS Defense, Inc.
💲 Pay Rate: $36.00/hour
🕒 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
⏰ Overtime: Occasional, not on a regular basis
Position Summary
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support accounting, inventory reporting, cost analysis, financial reconciliation, and budgeting activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting key business decisions through detailed financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Participate in the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion
✅ Prepare monthly journal entries and inventory-related reconciliations
✅ Maintain daily inventory records and oversee metal receiving functions
✅ Reconcile inventory activity, billings, and associated cost variances
✅ Maintain Cast House melting and casting activity worksheets
✅ Analyze alloy activity and prepare journal vouchers
✅ Research and explain financial variances while collaborating with leadership
✅ Assist with annual budgeting processes by expense category
✅ Review general ledger activity and prepare adjusting entries as needed
✅ Support special projects, reporting requests, and financial analyses
✅ Maintain physical inventory documentation and controls
✅ Perform Oracle to AS400 reconciliations and prepare required adjustments
✅ Support company Self-Assessment Tool initiatives related to inventory and cost accounting
Required Qualifications
🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (BBA/BBS)
✔ 2+ years of accounting or finance experience
✔ Experience with:
- Journal entries
- Account reconciliations
- Financial analysis
✔ Strong Microsoft Office skills:
✔ Knowledge of computerized reporting systems and internal controls
✔ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and support various stakeholders
✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data and business impacts
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Experience in a manufacturing or operating environment
Benefits
Benefits vary by assignment and may include:
* Direct Deposit
* 401(k) Plan
* Paid Holidays (select assignments)
* Affordable Medical Coverage
* Short-Term Disability Insurance
* Free Career Counseling Services
* Skills Training Opportunities
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* DailyPay (available in select locations)
Speak with your recruiter for complete benefit details.
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PDS Defense, Inc.
Job ID #224516 | Financial Analyst I | La Porte City, IN
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