Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Analyst Job Duties:

• The Financial Analyst will support and promote a safe work environment at the plant. 
• Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations. 
• Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations. 
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance.  Support internal and external audit activities. 
• Reconcile intercompany invoice activity with trading partners and IC Accounting. 
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary. 
• Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register. 
• Track program launch expenses and report out to Business Unit and Plant Management. 
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis. 
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives. 
• Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• Cost accounting functions:  BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis.  Annual standard material, labor, burden, overhead cost setting.  Work with commercial team to ensure correct pricing.
• Maintain Payroll Accuracy for processing both hourly and salary. Matching Invoices with PO's

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years financial analyst experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Extensive use with excel, able to summarize financial data and present to non-financial audience
• Experienced with ERP systems - (SAP & HFM are a plus)
• Experienced with Payroll - ADP is a big plus
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail and accuracy required
• Excellent communication skills required and needs to be self-driven, team oriented, and professional
• Ability to take ownership of ambiguous situations and projects