Sr Financial Analyst

Must have good experience covering and preparing month end closure reports and financial reporting.
Good experience with journal entries and budgets.
Good Financial reporting experience.
Must have good experience working with large data sets & experience manipulating large data sets.
Must have solid analytical skills.
Must have experience with variance analysis, actuals to budget analysis.
Must have experience with monthly financial reporting.
They will be helping with budget preparation processes for different teams.
Must have a good understanding of financial statements and P/L.
Must have experience with oracle as the client uses this for the financial system (Oracle E-Business Suite Financial)
Must have solid advance excel skills like vloop ups, power pivots, what ifs. Need advance level experience.
Must have experience with account reconciliation.

ROLE: Responsible for a multitude of accounting activities, included but not limited to preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, the month end close process and audit preparation; reconciles balance sheet accounts and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities by collecting and analyzing account information; ensures that all deliverables comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Contributes to other department and organization special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
35% Verification of general ledger data through development and maintenance of monthly reconciliations/analyses of reported activity to source and/or supporting documentation. The resolution of outstanding issues through research and analysis as well as the initiation of corrective control measures procedural or transactional. Application of analytical accounting software tools and techniques for compiling, integrating and analyzing data, including trending analyses. Providing timely and informative information regarding the status of reconciliations and related projects to management.

30% Preparation of monthly journal entries including the compilation of related supporting documentation (transactional or analytical) in a timely manner to meet divisional goals and deadlines. This process requires a thorough understanding of the activity to be recorded as well as proficient analysis of the underlying supporting data ensuring that activity is accurately and correctly recorded

20% Special projects, as necessary. Will include application of accounting and research techniques toward resolution of outstanding material issues or the implementation of new processes. Advanced analyses and trending of financial information are performed to verify the integrity of data in the financial statements. Interpretation of contractual arrangements and designing the appropriate transactional accounting flow. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

10% Improves accounting job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional and technical publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

5% Strengthen departmental effectiveness through cross-training, documentation of procedures and assistance in responding to audit requests. Assistance and guidance to less experienced staff.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Experience: 5 years accounting experience with experience in development and maintenance of financial reconciliations and related schedules.

In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form., Advanced
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems., Advanced
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles., Advanced
Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data., Advanced
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs., Advanced
Multi-tasking ability essential to handle multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and requirements in a rapidly evolving organization, Advanced

Licenses/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Pref

Additional Skills: accountant direct experience with month end close, journal entries, actual vs budget analysis, P&L and balance sheet