Junior Accounting Analyst
Barnes Group · Warren, Michigan, US
Core Responsibilities: - Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliation - Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, ov...
Job description
Qualifications: - Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliation - Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights - Assist in inventory accounting, including cycle count analysis and inventory reserves - Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on inventory and cost accounts - Support standard cost updates and cost roll processes - Prepare internal financial reports and variance explanations for management - Ensure compliance with internal controls (including SOX, if applicable) - Support internal and external audit requests - Utilize Syteline ERP for transaction processing, reporting, and data extraction - Identify and support process improvement initiatives within accounting and operations - 0–2 years of relevant experience (manufacturing or cost accounting preferred) - Foundational knowledge of GAAP - Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling) - Strong attention to detail and analytical capability - Internship or experience in manufacturing or aerospace industry preferred - Experience with Syteline ERP or similar manufacturing ERP systems preferred Education Requiremen...