Job Title: Financial Analyst 3

Location:  Plano, TX

Duration:  12  Month

Job description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: State the major activities and job results for which the position is responsible. Duties & Responsibilities & % of time
• Responsible for performance of Company’s month-end close process, journal entry recording, account reconciliation, and flux review
• Assist with open item maintenance and reconciliation of the Company’s GL accounts
• Assist with check deposit and reconciliation
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial audit requests, both internal and external
• Assure analysis of all accounts is performed in a timely manner, and proper controls have been applied to mitigate financial risk
• Provide guidance to various business groups of the Company and recommend appropriate accounting procedures based on facts and circumstances of transaction.
• Monitor responsible business units and report and improve on financial health
• Perform ad hoc projects and financial analysis based upon Management’s request
• Assist with Company’s risk assessment and analysis.
Accountabilities/Performance Standards (How will duties be measured)

• Accuracy of journal entry preparation and review
• Completeness of monthly journal entry postings and sufficient flux analysis review
• Recording transactions in accordance with internal Company requirements and IFRS
• Proper accrual management regarding appropriate follow-up and establishment of clearing plans.
• Open item management review and resolution
• Timely preparation and turnaround on internal and external requests.
• Proper communication to management of potential issues and financial risk points.
• No concerns regarding results of internal and external financial audits.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: List the special skills, technical knowledge, certification, experience or education a person would need to assume this position.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• 3-8 years of accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience utilizing SAP R/3 software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional level of accuracy in a fast paced and growing organization.
• Display strong leadership skills and proven abilities to work and provide impact in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments. Good time management skillset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, assume responsibility, display initiative and exercise good judgment
• Possess strong deductive reasoning, analytical dexterity, and problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills