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Junior Financial Analyst

The McGregor Company serves growers in Washington, Idaho and Oregon with the seed, crop inputs, equipment, services, research, and advice needed to raise healthy, sustainable crops.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for financial and operational reporting. Ongoing analysis of financial data and the preparation of financial models for decision support. Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.

Essential Functions

  • Update and verify financial data within accounting system
  • Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial records within company
  • Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
  • Manage the preparation of financial reports and budget documents
  • Manage and oversee the annual Operating Budget and Capital Budget
  • Evaluate current capital expenditures, depreciation, and related analysis
  • Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
  • Perform complex, specialized accounting duties related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing/inventory, account balancing and analysis, revenue, and payroll
  • Maintain and innovate accounting computer systems as requested
  • Responsible for special projects to improve process efficiency and performance
  • Regularly backup the responsibilities related to Year-end, Manager Meetings, Special Discounts, and Rebate Processes

Other Functions & Occasional Requirements

  • Perform month-end close tasks
  • Understand and regularly review key business drivers
  • Maintain Access databases necessary for business functions
  • Perform market research, data mining, and business intelligence
  • Perform semi-annual and annual reporting requirements

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Experience

  • 3-5 years as Financial Analyst or related position
  • Exceptional system skills with Excel, Access, MS Office, PowerBI
  • Knowledge of how to work with large amounts of data to develop scalable financial reporting solutions
  • Agriculture industry experience preferred