FINANCIAL REPORTING AND COST ANALYST

Description

Financial Reporting & Cost Analyst

Mills James is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting & Cost Analyst to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management across our projects. Financial Reporting & Cost Analyst will work closely with the management team to oversee financial compliance, job cost analysis, and departmental cost management.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual who takes initiative and takes pride in their work, while ensuring cost accountability and operational efficiency.

Financial Reporting & Cost Analyst Key Responsibilities

Prepare accounting entries for various registers, journals, and logs following established Mills James procedures.

Support accounts payable activities, ensuring timely and accurate invoice creation and entry.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain detailed reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.

Analyze and report on costs per project/job, including generating detailed job cost reports and identifying opportunities for cost efficiency.

Update and maintain budgeting models, tracking departmental and project expenses against budgets.

Prepare documentation for external audits and assist with strategic managerial reporting.

Open and close jobs and purchase orders (POs).

Manage CDA documentation with multiple organizations and assist in tracking compliance-related costs.

Collaborate with clients to obtain POs and ensure billing aligns with approved budgets.

Assist in training or supervising junior finance staff or interns to ensure quality and efficiency of work output.

Financial Reporting & Cost Analyst Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or four years of equivalent experience in accounting or finance.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Strong understanding of financial statements, technical forms, and reports.

Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.

High-level communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptable to a continually changing environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Benefits

Mills James offers a comprehensive benefits package for this full-time opportunity, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Location

Columbus.Ohio

Position

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND COST ANALYST

Post Internal Days

0

Number of Openings

1

Req Number

ACC-25-00005

About the Organization

Mills James is a full-service production company of nearly 240 event and video professionals with offices, production facilities, and hospitality properties throughout five states and two time zones. Our mission is to craft and deliver experiences that deepen human connections and inspire people to care and act.

We offer robust career opportunities, a Pre-Professional program for recent college graduates, and freelance opportunities.

EOE Statement

Mills James, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

This position is currently accepting applications.