Financial Analyst I

$65,100 - $69,900/Yr

Ocp Sa - Lake Oswego, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Oswego, OR

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The Financial Analyst I position at OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is a full-time role based in Lake Oswego, OR, offering a hybrid work environment. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reports, which include tracking and analyzing product development projects, direct costs, fixed and intangible assets, as well as related balance sheet and expense accounts. The Financial Analyst I will collaborate closely with other Financial Analysts and the CFO, providing critical support in the annual budgeting process and assisting in various financial analyses that inform management decisions. In this role, the Financial Analyst I will be responsible for preparing monthly recurring journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts. This includes creating clear and complete workpapers, conducting thorough analyses, and resolving outstanding items in accordance with the department's month-end close checklist. The analyst will also analyze variances between budgeted and actual results, preparing supporting schedules and identifying opportunities for process improvements. Additionally, the Financial Analyst I will support other Financial Analysts by providing data and analysis to facilitate the annual budgeting of product development and direct costs. This includes monitoring monthly activities related to outside expenses and internal project time. The position also involves assisting with the administration of the company's financial reporting software, building and editing reports as necessary, and supporting requests for information related to the annual outside audit. The analyst will provide inventory cost analysis and margin analysis to support pricing decisions and will act as a partner and back-up to other Financial Analysts in monitoring and reporting on revenue, subscriptions, cost of sales, and royalties. Special projects may also be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly recurring journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts with clear and complete workpapers.
• Analyzes and explains the variance between budget and actual results by preparing supporting schedules and analysis.
• Supports other Financial Analysts by providing data, analysis, and comparisons of actual results to plan.
• Assists with the administration of the company's financial reporting software by understanding structure and requirements.
• Builds new and edits existing reports as needed, assists with budget template creation and write-backs.
• Supports requests for information related to the annual outside audit.
• Provides inventory cost analysis and margin analysis to support pricing decisions as requested.
• Acts as a support, partner, and back-up to the other Financial Analysts in monitoring, reporting, and analyzing Revenue, Subscriptions, COS, and Royalties.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• One to three years of accounting experience, financial analysis, and G/L reconciling skills.
• Proven experience using independent judgment and initiative in a professional environment.
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong accounting knowledge with keen attention to detail, specifically in regard to analysis.
• Good time management skills including prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and working efficiently.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a zero deductible, $10 copays, and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Life and long-term disability plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off accruals and additional 12-14 paid holidays annually.