Financial Analyst

Accounting Maintenance Specialist

Proactive maintenance of accounting functions at plant locations including day-to-day functions associated with inventory management and costing. Work closely with plant manager for increased financial visibility at the plant level.

Essential Functions

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation
• Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs
• Analyzes variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures ensuring results are accurately reported
• Produces daily, weekly, monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance
• Assists local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
• Assists division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process. Records reoccurring expenses, such as depreciation, taxes, insurance for the location
• Assist in both internal/external audits
• Ensures adequate internal controls exist and are utilized at the plant level. Identifies areas of weakness and assists local management in implementing corrective action
• Assists local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual plan
• Participate as a member of plant managers staff by involvement in regular staff meetings and month management review meetings
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset System for the location
• Analyzes inventory variances/transactions, plus inventory control cycle count program
• All other duties assigned

Education and Training

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting required
• CMA/CPA certificate a plus
• MBA Degree a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Manufacturing cost experience (2-3 years) preferred
• Cost analysis in a manufacturing/machining environment strongly preferred. Experience in standard cost systems strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze and interpret data required
• Familiarly with General Accounting required (A/P, Payroll, General Ledger)
• Solid PC and mainframe software skills (MS Office, MRP, Ledger, Query) required
• QAD experience a plus
• 2-3 years' experience in standard cost rate development a plus
• 2-3 years' experience in cost quote development a plus