Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Lensa; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide essential financial and analytical support. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior management and logistics teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Your expertise will guide financial training and project improvements, making a significant impact on the organization. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Salaried position

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to senior management.
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting, including performance trending.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assist with audits.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Prioritization skills

Proactive thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in 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. Analysis of unbilled items for license and sales tax prepaid items over customer contract amount.
2. Accounts Payable processing for all licensing processing as needed, e.g., lawyer fees for NYC, broker fees NYC, toll vendor refund processing.
3. Reconciliation, review, and interpretation of business functions of all licenses prepaid fees including license, title, sales, and personal property tax for coverage area, completing set up of amortization schedule. Analyze setup of amortization of prepaid fees including license, sales tax, and personal property tax to ensure accuracy & liaison with Financial Reporting & HQ Finance.
4. Provide financial training to Business Unit staff, including policies, procedures, and financial tools.
5. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and accurate projection of financials.
6. Act as Licensing Team liaison with Ryder's Shared Services Center, Ryder's Corporate Accounting group & Tax Departments.
7. Make appropriate accounting decisions on projects & system enhancements, maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and assist with quarterly audits.
8. Assist upper management with special projects related to vehicle accounting, rebates, and regulatory compliance. Lead process improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
9. Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries, variance explanations, and general ledger research.
10. Work with the Director of Licensing Compliance and License team to identify revenue, cost, and productivity improvements for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada operations.
11. Conduct financial analysis and reporting, including performance trending, cost analysis, and reconciliation of vehicle cap runs, sales tax accruals, and balance sheet 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 thinking and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex financial information to diverse organizational levels.

Qualifications

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

Travel

10-20%

Other Details

Position is salaried with a pay range of $60,000 - $65,000, offering comprehensive benefits. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace.