Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Ryder System, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide crucial financial and analytical support. In this remote role, you will collaborate with senior management and various departments to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and drive financial performance. Your analytical skills will be essential in reconciling accounts and improving efficiencies. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a background in finance or accounting, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while working independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze unbilled items and process accounts payable.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and assist with audits.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting on performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Prioritization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting

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Summary

The Financial Analyst will provide financial and analytical support to Senior Financial Management, Group Logistics Managers, and Logistics Managers.

Essential Functions

1. Analyze unbilled items for license and sales tax prepaid items over customer contract amount.
2. Process accounts payable for licensing, lawyer fees, broker fees, toll vendor refunds, etc.
3. Reconcile, review, and interpret business functions of all prepaid license fees, including license, title, sales, and personal property tax. Set up amortization schedules and ensure accuracy, liaising with Financial Reporting & HQ Finance.
4. Provide financial training to Business Unit staff on policies, procedures, and tools.
5. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and accurate financial projections.
6. Act as liaison with Ryder's Shared Services Center, Corporate Accounting, and Tax Departments.
7. Make accounting decisions on projects, system enhancements, and analytics; maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls and assist with quarterly audits.
8. Assist management with special projects related to vehicle accounting, rebates, and regulatory compliance. Lead process improvements for efficiency and automation.
9. Handle month-end closing activities, including journal entries, variance explanations, and general ledger research.
10. Collaborate with licensing and compliance teams to identify revenue and cost improvement opportunities.
11. Perform financial analysis and reporting on regional and branch performance, cost analysis, and reconciliation of accounts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow up with tracking, reporting, and recommendations.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective communication with all management levels.
• Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, innovative thinking and ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate complex financial information across organization levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Operations.