Accountant / FP&A Analyst

GW Murphy Inc. is a rapidly expanding, family-owned distributor and retailer of roofing materials and building supplies. For over 40 years, we have proudly served contractors across Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Known as experts in the roofing industry, we provide a one-stop shop for commercial roofing products, siding, windows, waterproofing materials, and accessories—backed by exceptional customer service and long-term business partnerships.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant / FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This position will support accounting operations while also providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial data, identifying trends, and partnering with both Finance and operational teams.

Prior FP&A And Supervisory Experience Is Preferred. Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Assist with daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Assist with monthly bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support monthend and yearend closing activities.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and unusual activity.
• Prepare weekly deposits and assist with various accounting reports and reconciliations.
• Provide accounting support to the Controller and Finance team as needed.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the annual company budget.
• Partner with branch managers to develop budgets and understand key financial drivers.
• Prepare monthly budgettoactual reports and variance analysis.
• Analyze sales, gross margin, expenses, inventory, labor, and other key financial metrics.
• Assist with revenue, expense, cash flow, and other financial forecasts.
• Support branch profitability and operational financial analysis.
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve profitability and control costs.
• Assist with financial models and whatif analysis to support business decisions.
• Support inventory and working capital analysis.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain recurring financial reports and analysis.
• Support financial reporting within Epicor/Bistrack.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist with Epicor implementation, testing, enhancements, and reporting.
• Participate in Finance team processimprovement initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounting and/or FP&A experience required.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both Finance and operational teams.
• Experience with Epicor/Bistrack or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-Time