Sr Finance Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Finance Analyst supports the accounting and financial operations of Oshkosh AeroTech's Ground Support Equipment (GSE) business. The role focuses on general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and month-end close activities. Working with finance, accounting, and cross-functional business partners, the analyst maintains accurate financial records, investigates and resolves account discrepancies, and provides financial analysis to support business decisions. The position also uses financial systems and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze data, maintain accounting records, and improve reporting efficiency. It will participate in activities supporting an upcoming ERP implementation, including process improvements and system-related projects. These duties are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Four or more years of related professional experience in accounting or finance, including hands-on general ledger accounting and account reconciliation responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including journal entries, debits and credits, and financial accounting fundamentals.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities, investigating account discrepancies, and preparing financial reconciliations.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including developing and working with complex formulas and analyzing financial data.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial variance analysis.
- Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial business environment.
- Experience using ERP or general ledger accounting systems; familiarity with SYSPRO is a plus but is not required.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, financial systems improvements, or accounting process optimization initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including independently researching discrepancies and developing practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining accounting issues and financial variances to stakeholders across departments.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, maintaining account accuracy, and ensuring transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations; research discrepancies, identify root causes, and collaborate with business partners to resolve outstanding items.
- Support monthly and periodic financial close activities and complete assigned journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables accurately and on time.
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, and resolve differences between business units.
- Analyze financial results and account fluctuations; prepare supporting schedules, reports, and variance explanations; and communicate findings and financial impacts to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with accounting, FP&A, and other GSE departments to research accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and support financial and operational objectives.
- Use financial systems and advanced Excel to analyze data, maintain accounting records, and improve reporting efficiency.
- Participate in activities supporting an upcoming ERP implementation, including process improvements and system-related projects.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen reconciliation procedures, improve data accuracy, streamline accounting activities, and enhance financial processes.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting requests, account research, and other accounting or finance initiatives.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation and follow established accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable corporate procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Opportunities to support team member growth and success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
