Financial Analyst - General Ledger Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations with a strong emphasis on workforce planning, incentive compensation and other general accounting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Workforce Planning & Incentive Compensation Maintain workforce planning models to accurately forecast headcount and labor costs. Partner with HR and department leaders to ensure staffing plans align with financial targets and budget requirements. Manage incentive and commission programs, including calculating accruals, forecasting payouts, and evaluating program performance. Collaborate with HR and Sales to refine compensation structures, incentive plans, and commission frameworks. General Accounting & Payroll Support Perform general month‑end close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. Support the General Accounting Manager with payroll responsibilities and serve as payroll backup. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to write reports and correspondence and to speak effectively with customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Oracle software, Outlook, HRM, and MS Office.  Advanced Excel skills are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Payroll or workforce planning experience is preferred. COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies: Do What’s Right Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something. Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs. Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals. Work Together Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground. Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process. Create Solutions Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles. Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process. Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%