Financial Analyst - REMOTE

Lensa; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Financial Analyst for Ryder in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves providing financial support, managing month-end closing activities, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in finance or accounting.

Benefits

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum four years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to management.
• Manage month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assist with audits.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Workload prioritization

Proactive thinking

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 interpretation of business functions of all licenses prepaid fees, including setup of amortization schedules; liaising with Financial Reporting & HQ Finance.
4. Providing financial training to Business Unit staff on policies, procedures, and tools.
5. Ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and accurate financial projections.
6. Acting as Licensing Team liaison with Ryder's Shared Services, Corporate Accounting, and Tax Departments.
7. Making appropriate accounting decisions on projects and system enhancements, maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and assisting with audits.
8. Supporting upper management with special projects, process improvements, and analytics related to vehicle accounting and regulatory compliance.
9. Managing month-end closing activities, including journal entries, variance explanations, and ledger research.
10. Collaborating with licensing compliance and operations teams to identify revenue, cost, and productivity improvement opportunities.
11. Conducting financial analysis and reporting, including performance trending, cost analysis, and reconciliation of vehicle cap runs and tax accruals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Tracking, reporting, and recommending improvements.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication across 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 independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially in conveying complex financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• At least 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, and includes benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k). Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.