Accounting and Business Analyst

Robert Half is working with a local company who is looking for an

Accounting and Business Analyst

to join the team on a permanent basis in Glens Falls, New York. This position combines accounting expertise, financial analysis, and systems support to deliver accurate reporting and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoys collaborating across finance and operations to drive improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly and annual financial close processes by preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.

• Analyze cost structures, inventory balances, and product-level financial data to ensure accurate reporting.

• Prepare financial statements, margin analyses, and cost variance reports to monitor profitability trends.

• Collaborate with internal teams to perform cost analyses for new or updated products and services.

• Ensure inventory records remain accurate through oversight of cycle counts and adjustments.

• Maintain strong internal controls related to costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.

• Assist with audit preparations and documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Create and maintain financial and operational reports within organizational systems to support decision-making.

• Provide user guidance and documentation for financial system processes while ensuring data integrity.

• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and workflow automation to improve efficiency.

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $90,000 with additional bonus potential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis roles.

• Solid knowledge of inventory management processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex data analysis functions.

• Familiarity with financial systems, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is preferred.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a proven ability to solve problems effectively.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with finance, operations, and technical teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting recurring deadlines.

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