Financial Analyst at Harbor Wholesale in Lacey, WA

Summary: Harbor Wholesale is a company seeking a Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to support sound financial decision-making within the organization. Responsibilities: - Evaluates financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgets and forecasts - Assists with period end review and reconciliation of specific GL Accounts, including preparation of journal entries - Performs financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking - Works closely with the Director of Finance and the business to complete timely and accurate budgets - Analyzes past results, performs variance analysis, identifies trends, and makes recommendations for improvements - Identifies and drives process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and tools - Increases productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools - Creates financial models for decision support - Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data - Gains and updates job knowledge to remain informed on trends in the industry - Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required - 1-3 years' experience in business finance or other relevant experience - Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability - Proficient in Microsoft Office products with intermediate Excel skills - Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and driven to meet deadlines - Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods - Ability to work well with all levels of management and team members to foster a respectful and professional work environment - Skill in being flexible and able to handle changing priorities over multiple priorities, tasks, and situations - Strong communication skills, both oral and written - Basic understanding of distribution and warehousing industries - Ability to make timely and sound decisions while demonstrating good judgement Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and SQL reporting a plus - Large company $500MM+ min volume experience preferred Required Skills: Financial forecasting, Variance analysis, Financial modeling Important Skills: Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SQL reporting Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Problem-solving ability Benefits: Vacation, Sick time, Personal floating holiday, Paid holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match, Some great Harbor perks