Financial Analyst I

Steris Corporation•Mentor, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst I is responsible for various activities in the Corporate Accounting team. In this role you will perform accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations; participation in the monthly closing process for assigned tasks; and special projects as requested. You will be expected to help identify opportunities to improve internal controls, process flows, communication, and effectiveness of accounting area. This is a hybrid position. The team meets in the office at our US headquarters in Mentor 2 days per week.

Requirements

3 + years of financial accounting, analysis and reporting
Knowledge and demonstrated use of business reporting and financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Blackline, Excel, Cognos, Microsoft Office suites, etc.)
1+ years of experience applying knowledge of industry accepted accounting practices and SOX.
Strong resolution and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Working knowledge of Blackline and Oracle systems.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement mindset.
Intermediate skills in manipulating large amounts of data into meaningful information.
Ability to be a self-starter; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations daily maintenance, and analysis of assigned accounts.
Participate in the monthly close process and support assigned intercompany entities, including analysis and balancing of intercompany activity.
Monthly responsibility for assigned general accounting accounts, including analyzing activity.
Communicate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and foreign entities to identify and resolve accounting issues and support process improvements.
Perform lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842, including lease setup, modifications, reassessments, and periodic reconciliations.
Assist with acquisitions and mergers with financial account analysis and input entries.
Support procedural documentation covering BlackLine system maintenance, process optimization, user training, and reporting analytics.
Leverage BlackLine to prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations, variance analysis, and certification workflows while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
Demonstrate strong technology aptitude and adaptability by quickly learning and supporting new financial systems, automation tools, and process enhancements.
Assist in gathering information for audits.
Special projects as required and other duties as assigned.
Support internal Customers across overall as required.
Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies.
Support maintenance of Blackline and adherence to internal controls policy.
Assure compliance with established SOX controls and provide suggestions for strengthening internal controls.