Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Lensa; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial and analytical support, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. The role involves collaboration with various management levels and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to Senior Financial Management.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and accurate projection of financials.
• Conduct performance analysis, trending, cost analysis, and continuous improvement reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Workload prioritization

Proactive thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in 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 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 setup 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. Training: Provide financial training to Business Unit staff, including policies, procedures, and financial tools.
5. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and accurate projection of financials.
6. Corporate: Act as Licensing Team liaison with Ryder's Shared Services Center, Ryder's Corporate Accounting group & Tax Departments.
7. Make appropriate Accounting decisions when working on projects & system enhancements, and analytics. Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls and assist with quarterly audits.
8. Assist upper management with special projects and analysis related to vehicle accounting, rebates, and regulatory compliance. Lead process improvement initiatives and develop solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
9. Month-End Closing: Include journal entries, explanations of variances vs. forecast, and general ledger research.
10. Operational Initiatives: Collaborate with the Director of Licensing Compliance and License team to identify and recommend revenue, cost, and productivity improvements for US, Puerto Rico & Canada operations.
11. Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct performance analysis, trending, cost analysis, and continuous improvement reporting. Reconcile vehicle cap run, 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.
• Problem solving, self-motivation, and workload prioritization skills.
• Proactive and innovative thinking with demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter, capable of working with minimal guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate complex financial and operational information across organization levels.

Qualifications

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

Travel: 10-20%

DOT Regulated: No

Job Category: Financial Analysis

Compensation

Range: $60,000 - $65,000, salaried. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, and other factors. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and 401(k).

Additional Info

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. Applicants will be contacted only via official Ryder channels and will never be asked for payment or banking details during the interview process.