Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Function)

FuseGlobal•Solon, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting Function) supports the organization’s general ledger accounting and financial reporting needs. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide accurate and timely financial information in compliance with company reporting policies and systems. It includes maintaining the general ledger, preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, supporting ad-hoc reporting, and contributing to process improvements. The analyst also trains finance users in analytical tools and addresses system issues identified by business stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
Solid understanding of US GAAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in SAP.
Experience with the Blackline reconciliation platform.
Experience in process mapping.
Experience with automation tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data and statements.
Well-organized and methodical thinking, with strong decision-making abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to influence without authority across divisions and teams to drive process improvements and automation.
Ability to solve complex problems and generate cross-functional solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Familiarity with IFRS.

Responsibilities

Gather and interpret financial information and develop meaningful, concise analyses while considering interdependent issues.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations.
Participate in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the general ledger accounting function.
Maintain and update the general ledger by accurately and promptly recording financial transactions.
Prepare and post journal entries to ensure complete and accurate recording of financial transactions.
Regularly reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
Train and coach finance users in adopting and implementing analytical tools, and address system issues identified by business stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.