Sr. Financial Analyst/Staff Accountant
Accounting/Financial
Waco, TX
80000.00-90000.00
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst / Staff Accountant
Location:
Waco, TX – Onsite
Reports To: Plant Controller
Reports To: Plant Controller
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to support both plant-level financial analysis and core accounting functions within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
This role will initially focus heavily on financial planning, cost analysis, and operational support, with increasing involvement in traditional accounting responsibilities including month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, and audit support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who enjoys both strategic financial analysis and detailed accounting work.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (Primary Focus Initially)
- Lead plant-level forecasting and budgeting processes
- Perform variance analysis (materials, labor, overhead)
- Analyze standard vs. actual manufacturing costs
- Build and maintain financial models for production and capital projects
- Partner with operations to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Support inventory valuation and cycle count analysis
- Prepare monthly KPI and financial performance reports
- Conduct profitability analysis by product line
Accounting & Close Support (Expanded Over Time)
- Assist with month-end close activities
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support AP/AR processes and intercompany transactions
- Assist with inventory accounting and cost roll-ups
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Support internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or accounting
- Experience with cost accounting and inventory analysis required
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required
- CPA preferred but not required
Please apply at www.crouchstaffing.com
