Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Ryder System, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); 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 to senior management and logistics teams. In this role, you will analyze financial data, ensure compliance with regulations, and assist in month-end closing activities. Your proactive approach will drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with various departments, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in finance and a passion for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting required.
• Minimum of four years in finance, accounting, or operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze unbilled items and process Accounts Payable for licensing needs.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and assist with quarterly audits.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting, including cost analysis.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Prioritization skills

Proactive planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Description

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 needs, such as lawyer fees, broker fees, toll vendor refunds, etc.
3. Reconcile, review, and interpret business functions related to license, title, sales, and personal property tax prepaid fees, including setting up amortization schedules.
4. Provide financial training to Business Unit staff on policies, procedures, and tools.
5. Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and accurate financial projections.
6. Coordinate with Ryder's Shared Services Center, Corporate Accounting, and Tax Departments as the Licensing Team liaison.
7. Make appropriate accounting decisions for projects, system enhancements, and analytics, maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley controls and assisting with quarterly audits.
8. Assist upper management with special projects related to vehicle accounting, rebates, and regulatory compliance; lead process improvements.
9. Handle month-end closing activities, including journal entries, variance explanations, and general ledger research.
10. Identify and recommend revenue, cost, and productivity improvements in operational initiatives.
11. Perform financial analysis and reporting, including performance trending, 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 across management levels.
• Problem-solving, self-motivation, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive and innovative planning abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of four years in finance, accounting, or operations.