Application Analyst 1 - Financial Systems

Crown Equipment Corporation

20h•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. This role involves acting as a Financial Database Subject Matter Expert/Analyst, developing an in-depth understanding of various functional systems globally to assemble, verify, and provide accounting-related data. The analyst will compile, analyze, and reconcile data from multiple global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for use in United States and global consolidation. Responsibilities include consolidating multiple attributes from transaction-level data within multiple systems to improve research and reporting capabilities, and supporting process improvement initiatives from a data maintenance perspective to enhance internal processes and management reporting. The role also supports department leadership by completing studies to address challenges and identify process improvements, and advises other departments on new initiatives being explored or implemented. Additionally, the Application Analyst will monitor internal developments regarding technological changes in the Company’s IT environment to ensure best practices are implemented across the organization, and provide application support and input for programming changes requested by accounting and other departments, working closely with IT on these changes. The position also involves assisting in special financial and business-related studies, cooperating with other departments in the preparation of analyses, assisting management with projects, and performing 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%)

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

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.