BUSINESS and ACCOUNTING ANALYST

The primary mission of this position is to assist the CFO, and accounting and management teams with basic to advanced accounting tasks, cost accounting and reporting, vendor management and planning, and other business tasks as assigned. This position requires a high degree of independence and organization, and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment. The ability to interact with staff, vendors, and customers (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

Position Responsibilities

The Business and Accounting Analyst will serve as a resource supporting the day-to-day activities of the Office Manager and Chief Financial Officer. Specifically, s/he will handle a wide variety of situations and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations, budgets, and contracts
• Perform audits of materials, vouchers, and other accounting records ensuring adherence to standard GAAP procedures
• Prioritizing and managing multiple accounting projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Creates and updates monthly profit and loss reports, budgets, and inventory reconciliations
• Assist with inventory physical counts and fixed asset management across all facilities
• Assist and manage Vendor communication for planning, documentation, and raw material purchases
• Assist the Production Planning team with inventory and production tasks including forecasts and just-in-time analysis
• Provide post-production project cost analysis and recommendations
• Assist in daily cash receipts, customer shipments, invoice creation, and other vital accounts receivable or accounts payable tasks
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Experience with federal government contract maintenance, billing, and cost accounting is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, database queries, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal written communication, interpersonal skills and phone manner including dealing effectively with co-workers, the public, customers, government officials and others
• Ability to organize own work, coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and follow up on assignments using initiative, independent judgment and a minimum of direction
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects with attention to detail
• Experience performing basic research and preparing reports and recommendations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Experience creating business correspondence in proper format and utilizing proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Significant experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ERP Systems, presentation software, email (preferably MS Outlook) and the Internet

Benefits for Full Time Employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid Group Term Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K matching program
• Discretionary bonus program

Physical Demands:

May be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for computer related activities and other tasks.

Work Environment:

Work performed in a combination of manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Hardwire has export control and security issues that require attention to the citizenship status of every individual who performs work on its behalf. This position requires that the employee either be a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a U.S. person as defined by C.F.R. sec. 120.15.