Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to oversee the day to day operations within the department as well as to work with accounting to provide all information required to complete journal entries.  The Financial Analyst is also responsible for the analysis of data and the reporting of that data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Research and prepare reports; analyze and explain variances
• repare reports for monthly Japan reporting package
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports to cost centers
• Assist with annual budget processes
• Support the Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis in meeting the relevant reporting needs of the company
• Perform ad hoc analysis as necessary
• Prepare journal entries
• Effectively communicate with SMC employees at all levels, including the executive team
• All other duties as temporarily or permanently assigned

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position requires extensive work using a computer
• Maintain seated posture for 8 or more hours per day
• May require evening and weekend work in response to the needs of the systems being supported
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Some Travel may be required (15% or less)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
• Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be proficient in MS Excel (including Pivot Tables, Macros and formulas).

Company Description

SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.

Subsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.

With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.

Company Description

SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.\r\n\r\nSubsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.\r\n\r\nWith its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.