What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Reporting Analyst position at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.?
Summary
This position primarily assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end internal/external financial reports for the business to meet GAAP, Sarbanes - Oxley Act requirements, SEC regulations, and company goals and objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in providing monthly internal financial statement report and variance analyses.
- Assists in preparing the quarterly forecast and annual budget.
- Communicates with and assists external and internal audit teams with financial reporting disclosure requests.
- Participates in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting functions in compliance with US GAAP, including but not limited to Balance Sheet account reconciliations, policy writing, and technical accounting discussion papers.
- Assists in compiling financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements based on the subsidiary's financial data.
- Assists in reviewing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting. Implement best practices and automation where applicable.
- Maintains process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability of the established financial controls.
- Assists in the research and implementation of new accounting standards, and researching other accounting issues as they arise, with the opportunity to draft technical accounting memos well as prepare other ad-hoc technical analyses.
- Supports other departmental initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 3-5 year progressive working experience in external audit, financial planning and analysis, or financial reporting; or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA, with at least 1-3 year progressive working experience in external audit, finance, financial planning and analysis, or financial reporting preferred.
- Robust knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting, and experience preparing SEC filings or similar quarterly/annual reports are preferred.
- CPA or CMA license is a plus.
- SAP and Business Planning Consolidation knowledge and experience are desired.
- Quick learner with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially advanced MS Excel and database tools skills are required.
- Attention to detail and ability to perform diligent, analytical, and meticulous financial analysis.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
- Relocation package available within US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.