Description We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Whitehall, Michigan. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, including monthly closings, inventory reporting, and compliance with internal controls. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to key financial processes within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Participate in the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial records. • Prepare and post journal entries based on worksheets and inventory activity, including reconciliation of inventory reports. • Oversee metal receiving functions, maintaining accurate daily records and reconciling metal receipt activities with inventory reporting. • Update and maintain worksheets for monthly melting and casting activities, recording all activity by alloy and preparing corresponding journal vouchers. • Conduct detailed reviews of expenditures, general ledger activity, and account usage to identify inaccuracies and prepare adjusting entries. • Assist in the preparation of annual department budgets, including detailed line-item analysis. • Perform monthly reconciliation between Oracle and AS400 systems, preparing necessary adjusting journal entries. • Support compliance efforts by maintaining document controls and contributing to internal assessments related to inventory and cost accounting. • Collaborate on special projects, compiling data and conducting analyses to support business decisions. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. • At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting, including journal entry preparation and reconciliation. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software such as Word and Access. • Strong understanding of computerized reporting systems, query tools, and internal controls. • Experience in an operating or manufacturing environment. • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and collaborate with various stakeholders. • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to perform and present financial analyses effectively. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .