Overview:

Velvac is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Eastern Company (NASDAQ: EML) and is a Tier 1 supplier of vision systems to the North American commercial vehicle market and a leading distributor of commercial vehicle aftermarket parts. We serve a diversified customer base primarily in the United States through three business lines: Truck Fleet, Recreation and Specialty Vehicles and Aftermarket Parts. The company is headquartered in New Berlin, WI, and its primary manufacturing facility is located in Reynosa, Mexico. Distribution warehouses are located in Wisconsin, California, Texas and Ontario.

Position Summary:

The General Accountant / Financial Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. This role combines strong accounting knowledge with analytical skills to support business decision-making and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Support
• Assist with preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger records.
• Support monthly account reconciliations and financial close activities.
• Supports accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and data entry.
• Supports audit preparation and documentation requests.
• Follow company accounting policies and procedures.

Financial Analysis & Data Analytics Support

• Assist with preparing financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Support budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends.
• Maintain financial models and reporting templates.
• Help prepare management reports and presentations.
• Assist with KPI tracking and operational reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by management.
• Assist with building and maintaining dashboards and reports.
• Help organize and validate financial and operational datasets.
• Use Excel and reporting tools to identify trends and summarize findings.
• Support basic data analytics projects and KPI reporting.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Internship or 0–2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; has curiosity
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic Power BI or Tableau experience
• Introductory SQL or database knowledge
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting concepts
• Basic SQL knowledge for data extraction and reporting
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Experience working with large datasets and Excel-based analytics
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Basic financial modeling and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting concepts.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, charts)
• Basic financial modeling
• Data visualization and dashboard creation
• Basic SQL and reporting concepts
• ERP and accounting systems familiarity