Financial Analyst

Taylor Corporation • Dayton, OH

407d

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team, focusing on financial performance analysis, accounting for customer rebates, and providing decision support to management. The role involves collaboration with IT for process optimization, financial reporting, and identifying areas for process improvement and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related major.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate business processes in a broad context.
• Possess a positive, consultative mindset that promotes improvements in operating effectiveness, efficiency and net income.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shifting priorities under tight timeframes.
• Self-starter who can manage projects and analyze areas of greatest risk.
• Ability to prepare executive-level summaries and recommendations based on detailed data.
• Ability to get results and drive initiatives from start to finish.
• Team player that thrives in both leader and individual contributor assignments.
• Highly curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• PC literate with proficiency in Excel and model building.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated communication and organization skills.
• Strong desire to learn and add value.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Accounting for Healthcare Customer Rebates and Variable Sales pay (Commissions).
• Maintain Account Assignment structure for the organization.
• Work closely with IT team for continued refinement of Account Assignment optimization process.
• Analyze, summarize and report financial performance, KPI's and trends for operating companies and corporate shared services.
• Assist with Return on Investment and Customer Profitability Reporting on a monthly basis.
• Understand business processes, people, and relevant technology to provide practical business counsel.
• Perform various accounting tasks related to customer invoicing, month/year end, and preparation of financial reports.
• Provide business/financial analysis and decision support for management.
• Identify and develop areas of the organization that can benefit from process improvement and automation.
• Perform month end financial close activities including preparation and/or review of journal entries, reconciliations, analysis and reporting.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees