FINANCIAL ANALYST I

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform financial reporting activities and due diligent analysis. This includes coordination and liaison with all Finance functions, Materiel Supply Chain, and Business Units management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Review, reconcile, and verify accuracy of system values for inventory and Work-In-Process (WIP) sub-ledger detail through variance analysis.
• Evaluate and implement financial information into forecasting, budgeting, and other financial processes.
• Assist with the review of inventory and WIP transactions and related accruals.
• Prepare/post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers. Perform account reconciliation for various assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the monthly inventory/WIP/aircraft Reports.
• Investigate and clear WIP exceptions and aging balances.
• Assist with inventory price testing and corrections.
• Participate in physical inventory and monthly cycle count audit.
• Update various monthly reports and charts.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS);

• Participate in the process improvement initiative.
• Other special projects and reviews as assigned.
• Assist other Finance functions as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Accounting. May consider Finance degree with relevant accounting experience
• Proficient computer skills necessary to operate spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet-based applications, and accounting systems.
• Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills. These are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business unit areas, and third parties.
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around multiple assignments.
• Good problem solving ability.
• Analytical and judgment skills necessary to evaluate alternatives and formulate recommendations in support of management decision-making.
• Must be able to function throughout the total facility (i.e., up and down stairs, in and out of aircraft) with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounting experience including job costing environment. Masters degree plus minimal experience may be substituted.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Basic knowledge of process improvement methodology and application.
• Knowledge of manufacturing business practices.
• Knowledge of Inventory Costing, Longview software, and ASI / AS400.
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, data warehouse, and database concepts.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office conditions.
• Occasional travel by surface and/or air, including international.