Accounting Systems Analyst 1

Crown Equipment Corporation

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Serve as the primary liaison between Accounting and IT for financial systems. Financial Database Subject Matter Expert/Analyst - Develop an in-depth understanding of various functional systems within the company globally to assemble, verify, and provide accounting related data. Compile, analyze, and reconcile data from multiple global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for use in United States and global consolidation. Consolidate multiple attributes from transaction level data within multiple systems to improve research and reporting capabilities. Support process improvement initiatives from a data maintenance perspective to improve internal processes and/or management reporting. Projects - Support department leadership by completing studies to address challenges and identify process improvements. Advise other departments within the company of the new initiatives that are being explored and/or implemented. Technical Knowledge Support - Monitor internal developments regarding technological changes in the Company’s Information Technology (IT) environment to ensure practices are implemented across the organization. Provide application support and input for programming changes requested from accounting and other departments and work with IT on changes. Miscellaneous - Assist in special financial and business-related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses. Assist management with projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2-4 years' related experience
Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology)
Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Occasional travel (0-5%)
Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
Sit 8 hours and stand 0 hours
Prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard
Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs
Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP, supporting system deployments, and post system implementation issue resolutions
Good written, verbal, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Keen understanding of business objectives and ability to apply this understanding to recommend and implement reporting solutions
Good problem-solving skills along with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills, including a detailed working knowledge of business intelligence systems and database tools
Participate in a variety of accounting related activities to move projects forward
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Accounting and IT for financial systems
Develop an in-depth understanding of various functional systems within the company globally to assemble, verify, and provide accounting related data
Compile, analyze, and reconcile data from multiple global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for use in United States and global consolidation
Consolidate multiple attributes from transaction level data within multiple systems to improve research and reporting capabilities
Support process improvement initiatives from a data maintenance perspective to improve internal processes and/or management reporting
Support department leadership by completing studies to address challenges and identify process improvements
Advise other departments within the company of the new initiatives that are being explored and/or implemented
Monitor internal developments regarding technological changes in the Company’s Information Technology (IT) environment to ensure practices are implemented across the organization
Provide application support and input for programming changes requested from accounting and other departments and work with IT on changes
Assist in special financial and business-related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses
Assist management with projects
Perform other duties as assigned