Sr. Financial Analyst, Centralized Accounting (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics•Norristown, PA

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including monthly close activities, preparation of internal management reporting, and a variety of special projects. The individual must be able to effectively communicate with others inside and outside of the Finance organization, as well as ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely completion of financial information in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. The position will be located in West Norriton, PA, however, will be largely work from home with occasional onsite requirements. This position will report to a Manager within the function.

Requirements

6-10 years mix of public (Big 4), private accounting experience
Technical accounting and reporting expertise, especially accounting close and related controls and processes
Experience with PeopleSoft (Financials, Asset Management and Project Costing) and Hyperion Essbase desirable
Strong competencies including Problem Solving, Analytics & Customer Focus
Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel and Access
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, especially under the pressure of month-end close
Mature and resilient
Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to effectively communicate remotely with business partners located in other graphical areas
Organized, collaborative and ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent presentation skills to higher levels in the organization
Attention to detail, and exceptional follow-up ability
Highly motivated, process driven
Solid interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
High level of integrity, strong ethics
Enhance value through creative ideas and solutions to complex information needs
Proactive, able to influence others and drive change
Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
CMA, MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Drive process improvements in the department with regards to efficiency and value to our customers.
Lead projects related to system implementations or upgrades.
Record transactions and perform account reconciliations, often for broader or more complicated areas of the business.
Maintain excellent working relationships between Centralized Accounting staff, business unit finance and other departments.
Maintain an appropriate control environment in accordance with company SOX policy and GAAP while adhering to all corporate timelines around the monthly close cycle.
Record journal entries, process fixed asset transactions, complete account reconciliations, perform period analysis of financial results, and interact with Regional Finance Directors and other business unit staff to ensure completeness and accuracy of BU financial statements.
Provide financial shared services to the Corporate, regional, or other businesses of Quest Diagnostics.
Manage the control environment using our enabling technology, manage the monthly close activities including automated processes associated with the accounting operations or capital spend, fixed asset capitalization and other accounting support.
Accounting responsibilities include ongoing analysis associated with Prepaid Expenses, Inventory, Other Receivables, Accrued Expenses, and any associated Fixed Assets processes (e.g., additions, adjustments, retirements, and transfers) as directed by the Centralized Accounting SOP’s.
Perform Corporate and BU account reconciliations primarily around Cash, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expenses, Inventory, Other Receivables, Accrued Expenses, and Fixed Asset balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely preparation and follow-through on any variances.
Maintain a world class environment for processing journal entries and performing account reconciliations, including appropriate supporting documentation and innovative use of technology.
Provide timely and insightful review and analysis of BU Balance Sheet accounts and Financial Statements directing the investigation of large or unusual activity or balances.
Lead month-end close calls with their BU Finance teams, providing support, documentation and understanding to enable month end sign offs.
Collaborate with and support Region Finance, their partners, and customers.
Provide leadership on the Centralized Accounting department’s Project teams, driving results.
Act as a mentor and guide to the accounting staff, offering assistance where needed and where your expertise is beneficial.
Drive continuous improvement in all processes both completed by the team and the team’s business partners.
Maintain adherence to the Company's accounting policies and controls over financial processes and reporting meeting the requirements of audit and control functions – participate in internal and external audits (SOX & PwC).
Support PeopleSoft Financial System initiatives by providing participation in project teams, acting in a User Acceptance testing capacity and as needed to ensure that existing functionality is maintained.
Participate and support other related job functions and / or projects as required by management.