Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial Analyst I

Pay Rate: $57,200 - $76,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical

Location:

Putnam Container 175 Park Rd., Putnam, CT. 06260

• Provide accounting and analytical support and play an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Work under the direction of the Controller and Site Leader 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 and Site Leader in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Provides 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.
• Investigates, reviews, and evaluates various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment.
• Reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 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.