Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes daily posting of journal entries
• Completes general accounting activities, including month end closing, journal entries and reporting.  Ensures timely month end closings and timely reporting into all reporting systems (Hyperion, SAP, CI, ITS, VA/VE, BBP, Quality etc.)
• Reconciles A/R and A/P with corporate and shared services personnel
• Coordinates intercompany transactions/charges with other plants in the network
• Maintains all fixed asset files, tracks CAR spending, tags all assets, completes required corporate reports.
• Maintains the accuracy of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the Plant Controller ensures that account reconciliations are completed monthly/quarterly as scheduled.
• Ensures proper account distribution for item expenses, inventories, fixed assets, etc.
• Maintains the permanent records of the accounting department.
• Supports compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and BOS (Business Operating System)
• Assists with preparation and review of annual plan and quarterly forecasts
• Provides accurate and timely data for the Best Business Practices operational reporting system
• Participates as a team member on continuous improvement projects
• Seeks to develop new/automated processes and models to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of existing financial processes; trains other team members and plant functions on these items
• Assists as directed by the Plant Controller on year-end and/or internal audits requests/requirements
• Assists in developing financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance by the plant.
• Performs other duties, including ad hoc analysis and special projects, at the direction of the Plant Controller