Senior Finance Analyst- Accounting

Job Description

The Senior Finance Analyst - Accounting role supports SBS Sales Accounting with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable for the Enterprise. The role is responsible for closing AR subsystems, reconciling the subledger, financial analysis, internal margins reviews, and special projects as needed. The role works closely with the Sales Accounting Supervisor, Cash Applications, International Controllership, and other cross-functional accounting teams.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

• Lead and execute the monthly close of the Oracle 11i AR system
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation between subledger and general ledger
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including internal margin pass entries, AR suspense and clearing entries, and other sales accounting entries as needed
• Support financial close timelines and partner with accounting teams to resolve discrepancies
• Actively participate in financial system upgrades and transformation projects
• Support NOAM Oracle AR Cloud implementation, including:
  • Testing, validation, and user acceptance activities
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline tasks and increase efficiency
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including:
  • AR suspense accounts
  • AR subledgers
  • Customer complaints
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances in a timely manner
• Timely preparation with proper supporting documentation according to company policy
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for audit requests

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis
• Experience with accounting and consolidation systems
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools, e.g., One Stream
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Preferred:
  Proven experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Travel: 10%

Global Headquarters, Cleveland, OH (On-site)

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