Senior Accounting Analyst / Finance Analyst / Business Analyst

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company.  Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Sr. Accounting Analyst is a proactive leader in finance operations, responsible for designing, enhancing, and championing efficient, data-driven processes across the department. This role leads the development and adoption of tools and automation solutions, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, and ensures reporting and analytics are timely, accurate, and insightful. With strong ownership and expertise, the Sr. Accounting Analyst operates with minimal oversight, acting as a subject matter expert and key contributor to strategic decision-making within the department.

Essential Dudites and Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and ownership of reporting tools derived from ERP system data to drive insight, action, and accountability across the department.
2. Independently identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation tools that enhance operational efficiency, reduce exceptions, and streamline workflows.
3. Develop and deliver training, tools, and documentation to equip team members with the knowledge and resources needed to resolve issues effectively and consistently.
4. Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on ERP systems and financial process improvements; monitor system performance and lead enhancements to optimize business outcomes.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve business challenges and ensure alignment between system capabilities and business needs, promoting best practices and ERP functionality across teams.
6. Conduct audits and reviews to validate payment accuracy and process compliance, taking ownership of timely issue resolution and improvement recommendations.
7. Own the department's reporting cadence, ensuring leadership has the visibility needed through timely standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
8. Support strategic initiatives and special projects, applying analytical thinking and leadership to deliver impactful results.
9. Lead the development and ownership of reporting tools derived from ERP system data to drive insight, action, and accountability across the department.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

Related Experience:

5+ years of experience in an analytical role within accounting or financial operations (A/P, A/R, G/L). Strongly preferred experience includes process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and ERP system usage and optimization.

Equipment/Software Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new system applications. Experience working with databases and exporting data to Excel; familiarity with SQL and other database languages is preferred.

Competencies

Ownership & Initiative – Demonstrates strong self-direction and initiative. Leads projects and improvements with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and taking proactive steps to deliver results.

Analytical Problem Solving – Applies critical thinking to evaluate complex data and processes. Identifies trends, root causes, and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy across the department.

Business Process Leadership – Possesses deep understanding of financial processes and ERP systems. Uses this knowledge to lead improvements, optimize workflows, and align system capabilities with business objectives.

Influential Communication – Effectively conveys insig