Accounting Analyst Job

Description

• Manage the third-party administration of payroll activities.
• Help influence key decisions.
• Ensure internal control procedures are in place and followed to manage and minimize financial risk.
• Ensure effective financials controls:
• Execute the monthly financial close process, including results analytics, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support a lean culture by participating in gemba walks, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions, as necessary.
• Build manufacturing finance expertise and advance your career.
• Partner across teams and contribute to lean initiatives.
• Maintain inventory control and reconciliation, including ensuring appropriate execution of cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
• Generate financial reporting, including developing standardized reporting related to production and sales performance.
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Ad hoc analytics to provide visibility to stakeholders and develop projections of future performance.
• Assist with development of plant budgets including creating and updating the manufacturing standards and period expense budgets.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and long-term financial forecasting cadence.
• Integrate AWI Financial policies and procedures, executing implementation and ensuring compliance.
• Support the identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure capital projects align with corporate policies and demonstrate appropriate financial returns.
• Own Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and receipts.

Requirements

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• BS / BA in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting/finance role
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing Cost Experience
• Demonstrated ability to link and analyze plant operational metrics to financial performance
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Experience using SAP
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Customer focused with strong attention to detail & capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent & professional manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Own month-end and recurring financial cycle:

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance