Accounting Development Program Associate

Accounting Development Program Associate

Dubuque, 385 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA

Participants will successfully complete a structured 18–24 month rotational curriculum, including but not limited to exposure in:

• General Accounting: Journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial statement preparation.
• Cost Accounting & Operations Finance: Inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and operational performance reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Internal and external reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting support.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Transaction processing, cash management, vendor relationships, and working capital management.
• Internal Controls & Audit: Compliance activities, risk assessment, internal controls, and audit support.
• Financial Planning & Business Analysis: Customer, product, and supplier profitability analysis, management reporting, business performance analysis, forecasting support, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) exposure.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational, supply chain, sales, and corporate teams to understand business drivers and improve financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, automation, and increased efficiency within accounting and financial processes.
• Utilize financial systems, reporting tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve reporting accuracy and business insights.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Present project findings, business recommendations, and rotational learnings to leadership teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Ability to work cross functionally to develop effective, creative solutions
• Capability to effectively manage multiple tasks to timely resolution

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package, along with an excellent full-time benefits package, paid holidays, a friendly, supportive work environment, Flexsteel furniture discounts, and professional growth opportunities.

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