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FINANCIAL ANALYST

MONTGOMERY, AL

 

As a member of the Finance team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for reporting and forecasting in the organization.

Incumbents in this classification ensures adherence to a well-controlled environment with a detailed-oriented perspective, assists in plant operational financial planning and forecasts, participates in semi-annual and/or annual physical inventory, and analyze all components of price. Incumbents also works with the Sales Manager to ensure proactive price alignment after customer negotiations.

 

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Bi-weekly meetings with sales manager to review pricing bump charts and complete price change reconciliation Working with others at various levels of the organization to include Operations and Commercial Proactive sales price monitoring in customer portal and versus actual sales price with variance explanations Updating and tracking outside services labor approved budget versus actual hours worked Mitigating price discrepancies, aged account receivables, and “material” bad debt reserve Analyzing customer payment versus billing discrepancies including retroactive adjustments Performing month-end close responsibilities Sarbanes Oxley quarterly testing Completing various ad hoc requests for Division and plant personnel

 

Advantages of working at Lear in the Functional Group:

Personal Growth, Advancement Opportunities, and Recognition Team Environment

 

Your Qualifications:

BS or BBA degree in Accounting or Finance Must have at least 5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they apply to financial reporting Knowledge of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and regulations as they apply to financial reporting and procedures Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and statutes as they apply to financial reporting Knowledge of Manufacturing and/or Automotive environments Knowledge of SOX requirements as needed to ensure compliance Excellent Verbal and written Communication skills Excellent Attention to Detail Skills Excellent Organizational skills Proficient Skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records as needed to make reporting decisions Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports Ability to work in a team environment Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities Ability to adapt and perform in a fast paced, changing environment Ability to work with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Physical Ability to make fast, simple repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists Physical Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard Physical Ability to sit for extended periods of time Physical Ability to see, hear, and speak as needed to recognize and investigate discrepancies Physical Ability to concentrate on a given tasks and not be distracted

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work on weekends and/or holidays as needed

 

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

 

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.