Finance Operations Analyst

About BW Papersystems BW Papersystems, part of the Barry‑Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. Job Description The Finance Operations Analyst will perform a variety of cost accounting and general accounting duties to prepare and monitor financial transactions required for internal control, profit planning and forecasting, auditing, and analyzing a variety of financial records, reports, and procedures. Key Responsibilities/Complexities Administer the order entry system and analyze jobs for complete and accurate information; investigate missing costs and variances. Maintain and reconcile monthly inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS). Analyze completed factory jobs to ensure all financial information is captured; check bill of material, sales order, part number and other pertinent information for costing. Maintain master parts file with cost information; investigate errors in cost as necessary. Prepare journal entry worksheets including analysis of closed jobs, labor and burden on work in process, and cost of sales analysis; make various journal entries related to costs. Prepare scrap, efficiency and other cost related reports. Prepare gross profit analysis on parts and new equipment orders. Manage all inventory transactions and labor distribution for fabricated products; monitor to ensure labor is recorded properly; prepare month end journal entry for fabricated products inventory transactions. Assist close process by preparing monthly journal entries for the general ledger and coordinating the flow of input/output through the department to ensure usable data at the time of worksheet schedule preparation. Prepare sales tax returns and related schedules. Competencies Knowledge of a wide variety of financial administrative duties to preserve the integrity of the company’s financial accounting policies, fiscal records, and reports. Knowledge of cost accounting practices involving labor, material, direct costs and the application of miscellaneous costs to product manufacture; familiar with costing procedures and methods. Broad knowledge of accounting theory, practices and procedures that include cost accounting, preparation of financial reports and related budgetary control reporting. Proficiency with MS Office. Some knowledge of manufacturing methods, material application, and electrical/mechanical design. Proven written and oral communication skills; some positions may require a proficiency in one or more languages other than English. Must be capable of multi‑tasking various duties throughout the day, have a positive attitude with an ability to be versatile and flexible. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field. CPA designation preferred. Typically requires 4-6 years’ experience in cost accounting or related field. Other Responsibilities Considerable judgement is used in the analysis of facts and circumstances; the ability to work independently and modify or devise new procedures; make decisions guided by precedent and within limits of established policies and practice. Works under administrative direction; works from policies and broad general objectives with direct accountability for final results. Physical and environmental details: indoor office environment; may be exposed to shop elements, but not continuously to the extent of being disagreeable. Sedentary work; may be required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater than 50 pounds with assistance. Normal mental and visual attention is necessary to perform various duties. Regular work with confidential data that may be detrimental if disclosed; works with various departments to obtain information with tact to avoid friction and gain cooperation. All safety regulations must be observed. Position Type and Travel This is a regular, full‑time position; a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs. No travel is expected. Compensation and Benefits The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000 - $70,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) plan with company match. EEO Statement Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr