Financial Analyst/ Senior Accountant

Mindlance; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking an experienced finance professional in Memphis, TN. This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, ERP systems proficiency, and communication skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with US GAAP, preparing financial analyses, and participating in month-end close activities. Candidates with public accounting experience and CPA eligibility are preferred. The position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant functional accounting or finance experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes comply with company accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Participate in the month end close activities.
• Prepare complex financial and accounting analysis accurately.
• Maintain general ledgers and prepare journal entries.
• Collaborate on strategic projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong ERP system experience (SAP)

Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point)

Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Strong business acumen

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

CPA eligible

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Top 3 critical skills:

• Strong ERP system experience (SAP) preferred
• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills

Education and experience:

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA eligible
• 3+ years of relevant functional accounting or finance experience
• Public accounting experience preferred

Technical skills requirements:

• Basic and intermediate accounting and financial reporting skills
• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Strong ERP system experience (SAP) preferred
• Demonstrated advanced technical financial reporting knowledge and experience
• Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in an unstructured environment
• Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and operations colleagues in all applicable company Finance and business functional areas

Role responsibilities:

• Ensure processes are in compliance with company accounting policies and US GAAP
• Maintain complete and accurate tasks lists and status of open items
• Participate in the month end close
• Consistently meet deadlines with the assistance of others; maintain complete and accurate tasks lists and status of open items
• Communicate known issues to manager timely
• Prepare complete and accurate standard operating procedures and SOX related internal control documentation involving new activities and/or updating for process changes as required
• Prepare complex financial and accounting analysis completely and accurately
• Maintain entire domestic and/or international general ledgers including the preparation of material journal entries and complex balance sheet account reconciliations
• Deliver assigned work product requiring little or no correction
• Research technical and operational accounting issues and provide range of potential solutions
• Identify issues proactively and communicate to manager along with potential range of solutions
• Prepare initial draft of financial statements
• Consistently meet communicated deadlines with little to no assistance
• Prepare complex analysis for external accountants and Corporate Audit
• Prepare financial and data analysis completely and accurately
• Participate in all relevant training
• Participate in month end financial close activities for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
• Perform daily activities surrounding teams’ assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare quarterly and year end reporting for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
• Collaborate with Division/Market colleagues, Controllers/Consolidations, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Tax on strategic projects and process improvements
• Participate in efforts related to system changes and/or implementations impacting area(s) of responsibility
• Improve processing efficiencies utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions
• Ensure process changes are in compliance with company accounting / internal control policies and SOX, including related document maintenance
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Develop and assist in automating accounting processes, analysis techniques and reporting functionality
• Work independently with other departments / international locations to research, analyze and resolve irregularities and discrepancies
• Maintain and develop relationships with groups serviced by GFS Americas as well as within GFS
• Provide support to the divisions and Controllers/Consolidations related to acquisitions or divestitures

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.