Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting is primarily responsible for supporting internal and external financial reporting. The Financial Analyst supports the various functions of the External Reporting department and is responsible for gathering and analyzing data in connection with the Company’s monthly close and periodic external reporting processes. The Financial Analyst is also responsible for preparing internal control documentation
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the monthly and quarterly close process, including the preparation of journal entries, accounting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.
Creates, generates, and reviews reports used in the Company’s monthly close (generally using Essbase, Oracle and Excel), used to prepare financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information to be filed with, or furnished, to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, annual reports, and proxy statements.
Prepares internal control documentation for management review.
Provides financial analysis and helps support ongoing operational initiatives.
Completes or assists in completion of ad hoc financial analysis.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. .
QUALIFICATIONS:
1 year of combined financial analysis and public or corporate accounting experience.
Experience in Oracle, Essbase, and/or SQL applications.
Strong systems skills including Excel, Visual Basic, general ledger, reporting software, and database skills.
Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and the relationship between the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.