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PDS Defense Inc.
Financial Analyst I
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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$84,854 / year median in Iowa
-13% projected decline
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Financial Analyst I La Porte City, IA | Job ID #224516 🏢 PDS Defense, Inc. 💲Pay Rate:
$36.00/hour 🕒Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ⏰Overtime:
Occasional, not on a regular basis Position Summary PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support accounting, inventory reporting, cost analysis, financial reconciliation, and budgeting activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting key business decisions through detailed financial analysis. Key Responsibilities ✅ Participate in the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion ✅ Prepare monthly journal entries and inventory-related reconciliations ✅ Maintain daily inventory records and oversee metal receiving functions ✅ Reconcile inventory activity, billings, and associated cost variances ✅ Maintain Cast House melting and casting activity worksheets ✅ Analyze alloy activity and prepare journal vouchers ✅ Research and explain financial variances while collaborating with leadership ✅ Assist with annual budgeting processes by expense category ✅ Review general ledger activity and prepare adjusting entries as needed ✅ Support special projects, reporting requests, and financial analyses ✅ Maintain physical inventory documentation and controls ✅ Perform Oracle to AS400 reconciliations and prepare required adjustments ✅ Support company Self-Assessment Tool initiatives related to inventory and cost accounting Required Qualifications 🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (BBA/BBS) ✔ 2+ years of accounting or finance experience ✔ Experience with: Journal entries Account reconciliations Financial analysis ✔ Strong Microsoft Office skills: Excel Word Access ✔ Knowledge of computerized reporting systems and internal controls ✔ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills ✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and support various stakeholders ✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data and business impacts Preferred Qualifications ⭐ Experience in a manufacturing or operating environment Benefits Benefits vary by assignment and may include:- Direct Deposit
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Holidays (select assignments)
- Affordable Medical Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Career Counseling Services
- Skills Training Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay (available in select locations) Speak with your recruiter for complete benefit details.