Financial Analyst - Accounting

We are seeking a Financial Analyst for our First Quality Tissue Enterprises office located in Great Neck, NY. This position will be for transactional and analytical support for general accounting and financial reporting processes, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and accounting/financial projects as assigned.

Primary responsibilities include:

Responsible for supporting monthly close activities, including creation and entry of all general ledger journal entries and timely drafting of financial statements and related schedules.

Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsible for the preparation, coordination and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, depreciation, and working capital.

Participates in intercompany initiatives to enhance financial reporting, strengthen standardization of financial processes, and enhance policy documentation and internal controls.

Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects. Prepares budgets/forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas.

Provide financial support and analytics to a wide range of individuals and departments throughout the organization.

Responsible for oversight of the approval and payment of invoices, resolving any Procure-to-Pay issues, and developing processes to improve and automate the process.

Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative nature.

Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project or leads projects.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in ERP systems such as SAP

Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls

Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment

Financial Analysis /Financial Forecasting

Experience working independently and leading complex projects