Financial Analyst

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Texarkana, AR seeks a Financial Analyst to provide clear, accurate financial information for managing and analyzing a business segment, following accounting principles and company policy. You will participate in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, account reconciliations, and interdepartmental analyses to support informed decision-making.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, 3 years of accounting/financial analysis

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 years of accounting/financial analysis experience or completion of the 2-year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.
• Experience in environments requiring analytical responses to business issues.
• Manufacturing experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial reporting processes including monthly, quarterly and annual close; review reconciliations and perform P&L and balance sheet analysis; establish reserve balances by deadlines.
• Partner with departments to implement financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of data flows and data standards in the business area.
• Identify trends, issues or insights using basic analytical methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of GAAP (IAS and US GAAP).
• Handle financial transactions and related documentation.
• Classify and record financial data in accounting systems.
• Apply US GAAP to transactions; exercise judgement.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and other regulations in financial reporting.
• Assist with special projects and assignments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Hyperion Planner

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As 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.

No visa sponsorship

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.