Senior Accounting Analyst

Description

Senior Accounting Analyst

Freeman Boatworks, recognized around the world for quality, performance, and comfort, is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our growing Finance team. This position is ideal for an accounting or finance professional with 2–5 years of experience who is looking to leverage a strong accounting foundation while expanding into financial analysis, forecasting, and operational decision support.

Working closely with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and executive leadership, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while helping drive profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across multiple business segments. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to both corporate accounting and FP&A within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting
• Assist with inventory accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Prepare profitability estimates for production builds and customer change orders
• Analyze gross margins, manufacturing costs, and budget versus actual performance
• Partner with Sales and Operations to improve profitability and support business decisions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5 years of accounting, finance, or public accounting experience (manufacturing experience is a plus)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with Power Query, ERP systems, or financial modeling is a plus
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life & disability + more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays 
• A collaborative, people-focused workplace built on craftsmanship and innovation

Please note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.