Financial Analyst

JTEKT Automotive North America Morristown, TN   Financial Analyst Accounting - 1118 Salaried Exempt Reports to Plant Controller Grade 305                                                         Job Description Summary/Purpose The purpose of this position is to support Morristown location's Automotive & Driveline Business (ASBU) plant accounting and finance function, to assist with analytical support for business unit, and to assist with business plan preparation and analysis   Essential Duties and Accountabilities: •    Ensure Morristown manufacturing plant complies accounting policies and procedures •    Support finance team with month end and business plan analysis •    Prepare weekly flash report •    Prepare and post journal entries and prepare monthly account reconciliations •    Prepare monthly and year-to-date sales analysis •    Learn plant accounting processes with the intent of covering for or replacing a plant controller in the future •    Coordinate yearly standard cost development/roll between plants and IT •    Coordinate and assist with semi-annual plant physical inventory and annual fixed asset inventory   Supervisory Responsibilities: •    This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may require active participation and / or leadership of cross functional project teams         Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •    Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills •    Strong Microsoft Excel skills required •    Solid communication skills •    Prior experience in a manufacturing company strongly preferred with knowledge of standard costing practices and inventory controls •    Experience with fully integrated ERP systems is required; prior experience with Oracle systems is preferred •    Ethical and honest behavior   Education and Experience: •    Bachelor’s in accounting / finance required •    CPA/CMA preferred but not required •    5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment   Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •    Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. •    The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. •    Travel by automobile and plane could be required 15-20% of time. Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.