Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Lensa; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial and analytical support. The role involves managing month-end closing, ensuring compliance, and conducting financial analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in Finance, Accounting, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to Senior Financial Management.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and accurate financial projections.
• Manage Month-End Closing, including journal entries and variance explanations.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Prioritization skills

Proactive thinking

Innovative planning

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field

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Summary

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

Essential Functions

1. Analysis of unbilled items for license and sales tax prepaid items over customer contract amount.
2. Accounts Payable processing for licensing, lawyer fees, broker fees, toll vendor refunds, etc.
3. Reconciliation and analysis of prepaid fees including license, sales tax, and property tax, ensuring accuracy and 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 Licensing Team 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; assist with audits.
8. Support upper management with special projects related to vehicle accounting, rebates, and compliance; lead process improvements.
9. Manage Month-End Closing, including journal entries, variance explanations, and ledger research.
10. Identify and recommend revenue, cost, and productivity improvements in collaboration with licensing and operations teams.
11. Conduct financial analysis and reporting on regional and branch performance, cost analysis, and reconciliation of vehicle and tax accounts.

Additional Responsibilities

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication across management levels.
• Problem-solving, self-motivation, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive thinking and innovative planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

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

Travel: 10-20%

DOT Regulated: No

Job Category: Financial Analysis

Compensation

Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually, salary paid.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, paid time off, and 401(k).

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

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Current Employees

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