Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and update chart of accounts.
• Serve as administrator of the Oracle Essbase system.
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports using the Hyperion financial reporting software.
• Maintain matrix of account reconciliations and insure that all reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and received by the due dates.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors to coordinate audit requests.
• Reconcile and maintain intangible assets.
• Prepare and review General Ledger transactions and account reconciliations.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by others, as assigned.
• Coordinate posting of journal entries to the General Ledger.
• Coordinate and maintain accounting closing schedule.
• Prepare audit and special request reports as needed.
• Complete complex accounting and process improvement projects as assigned.
• Provide support to General Ledger and Fixed Asset functions.
• Serve as backup to Financial Analyst for preparation, analysis and distribution of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• Four year degree in accounting
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Relevant accounting designation preferred.
• 1-2 years of advanced experience with financial reporting systems required.
• 1-2 years of experience with Essbase Administration preferred.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Global Software and report writing software desired.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and current accounting practices.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage both short and long-term accounting projects.

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Able to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, talk and hear.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
• Work in indoor office environment 95% of the time.
• Noise level is usually moderate.