Accounting Analyst

Job Details

Job Location
:
East Moline, IL 61244

Salary Range
: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary

SUMMARY:

Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke & Son, LLC a leading manufacturer in the frozen treat and beverage industry, is seeking an Accounting Analyst to drive financial accuracy, provide insightful analysis, and champion continuous process improvement. This position goes beyond transactional accounting to include the creation, analysis, and interpretation of financial and operational reports. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver, who is highly proficient in Excel, able to quickly learn SAP, and confident managing projects and contributing to change initiatives across departments.

Submissions from third-party recruiters or employment agencies will not be accepted. All candidates must apply directly.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Play an active role in the month-end close process, including preparation, reconciliation, and analysis of key financial data.
• Generate, interpret, and present actionable sales and margin reports.
• Deliver ad hoc reports and provide financial insights to company leadership.
• Compile and analyze daily, weekly and monthly cash reports.
• Provide monthly analysis of purchase price variances and material usage.

Operational and Cost Accounting:

• Create and post monthly journal entries in SAP.
• Manage the fixed asset lifecycle, including acquisition tracking, depreciation schedules, and audit preparation.
• Consolidate, review and process monthly multi-state sales tax reports.
• Assist with general accounting duties as needed.
• Oversee daily invoicing and verify accuracy in customer billing.
• Gather and report standard costs related to material, labor and overhead.
• Provide monthly analysis of purchase price variances and material usage.

Process Improvement, Compliance and Cross-Functional Support:

• Identify opportunities for new reporting, automation, and data visualization to support decision-making.
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvement, system enhancements, and change management.
• Support internal and external audits through documentation and analytical support.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested formulas); experience with data modeling or visualization tools is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems. Aptitude to become a power user is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience leading or contributing to process improvement or system implementation projects is a plus.

Company provided benefits:

• Employee group term life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company HSA contribution for HDHP
• Employee assistance program
• Financial wellness services
• Travel assistance
• Annual discretionary 401k bonus
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual PPE reimbursement program

Voluntary benefit offerings:

• Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
• Prescription benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D, including dependent coverage
• Supplemental plans (Critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity)
• Group legal coverage and identity theft protection
• 401k program with a company match