Finance Analyst

Job Description

As part of Wabtec, a Fortune 500 company with over 100 years of operation, we offer fantastic benefits and a stable work environment. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with many supplemental options at low rates. We provide company-paid life insurance and short-term disability at no cost to employees. Additionally, our 401k plan includes a 6% company contribution.

Benefit coverage starts on day one!

• Finance support for the Elastomers Division
• Financial closing process and ensuring US GAAP and Wabtec policy compliance
• Account reconciliation process, driving towards no unreconciled balances
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the company's financial position
• Assist with standard cost roll and physical inventory
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Coordinate internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any findings promptly
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and manage financial risks effectively

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Certifications in accounting or finance can be beneficial. Audit experience preferred.
• Accounting
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, such as staff accountant, financial analyst, or senior accountant.
• Software Proficiency:
  Experience with Oracle and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or BI. One Stream/HFM experience is beneficial.
• Problem-solving profile.
• Financial Analysis:
  Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Attention to Detail:
  Ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and documentation.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze financial data and workflow processes.

• Accounting Closing:
  Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Account Reconciliations:
  Perform and oversee regular account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Financial Reporting:
  Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Internal Controls:
  Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Audit Process:
  Lead the audit process, coordinating with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation, and addressing any findings promptly.
• Intercompany Transactions Reconciliation:
  Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency across the organization.
• Cost Management:
  Responsible for the yearly cost rollup and standard cost analysis.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency.
• Other duties as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, computers and printers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production…