
Financial Analyst
- Bedford Park, IL
- $65,100-86,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.
- Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
- Actively assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
- Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
- Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
- Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
- Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
- Complete various reporting requirements.
- Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants.
- Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.
- Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment.
- For home site, reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.
- Engage in cross-training with complex sister facility to provide additional support as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required; CPA or CMA a plus.
- 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
- Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.
- Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management.
- Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.
- Leadership training
- Promotional opportunities