Financial Analyst

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide clear, accurate financial information for management and reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policy. You'll work on closing, reconciliation, and analysis for assigned segments.

You will partner with various departments to implement analytical tools, interpret data trends, and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance while maintaining rigorous internal controls.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual close procedures.
• Review reconciliations and analyze P&L and balance sheet.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Support implementation of financial analysis tools.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Hyperion Planner

SAP

Excel

Job description

## Financial AnalystApplyremote type: In Officelocations: US AR Texarkana Plt NA02time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-40111015As a Financial Analyst you will provide clear, accurate information for managing & analyzing a segment of the business, in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation & reporting activities.**What You'll Do*** Perform financial reporting processes which includes but not limited to monthly, quarterly & annual financial statement close procedures, review account reconciliations (for assigned accounts), functional analysis (including but not limited to P&L, balance sheet & various accounts), establishing judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.* Partner with various departments throughout Goodyear to implement effective financial analysis tools & procedures.* Demonstrate and apply basic understanding of the data flows and data standards in your specific business area.* Identify basic trends, issues or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.* Demonstrate knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IAS, US GAAP, etc.).* Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.* Participate in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.* Utilize US GAAP & assist in applying US GAAP to transactions that are accounted for and reviewed. Exercise significant judgement when evaluating transactions.* Follow regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.* Record financial transactions accurately in internal and external books of accounts.* Assist in ensuring that identified control & internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis & in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Adheres to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).* Assist with any special projects/assignments as applicable.**What We're Looking For*** Undergraduate Degree in accounting or finance.* 3 years of accounting &/or financial analysis experience or graduate of the 2-year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.* Experience working in an environment requiring analytical response to a variety of business issues.* Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.**What Will Set You Apart*** Strong analytical abilities & a thorough understanding of GAAP.* Ability to interpret & apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions & internal controls in compliance with SOX.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as well as Hyperion Planner & SAP.* Ability to manage concurrent deadlines & multiple priorities.* Ability to communicate to present information, both verbally & written effectively with all levels of the organization.#LI-AP3