Sr Analyst, Financial

Genuine Parts Company•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST Summary Job Description Compiles and analyzes financial information for the organization. Develops revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Identifies trends and presents findings to senior management. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and three to five years of experience. CPA certified or exam eligible. Reports to Department Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting
3 – 5 years accounting experience
CPA or pursuing certification
Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger accounting
Strong analytical skills
Problem solving abilities
Detail oriented
Self-starter
Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Team player
Ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required.

Nice To Haves

PeopleSoft GL experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Performs and/or reviews account reconciliations
Understands multicurrency transactions and financial statement impact
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and provides analysis
Identifies and implements areas of opportunity to modify or enhance current processes and ensures processes are documented and up to date
Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected variances
Works closely with cross functional teams to gather and analyze relevant information in order to present insightful findings, analyses, and recommendations to management.
Perform financial planning, analysis and reporting and will develop and support complex financial and operational objectives
Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
Participates in development of functional specifications for projects and updates and ensures customizations are defined, documented, and tested, and conclusions are properly documented
Prepares integrated test plans for new processes or changes to existing systems
Prepares other management and statutory reports, as required
Assists and helps lead monthly close process
Promotes teamwork between operational groups and departments
Other duties as assigned