Sr. Accounting Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of Embraer U.S. business operations with a focus on systems and processes, as they pertain to accounting entries and financial results.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Analyzes SAP/system reports, transactions, documents, emails, statements, etc. to ensure accuracy of accounting information relating to inventory, sales, rentals, special programs activities, maintenance and repair, manufacturing and other business operations.
Prepares, enters, analyzes, downloads, summarizes and manages SAP/system entries, text, updates, clearing functions and correcting entries for assigned areas.
Engages in discussions at operational and management levels.
Provides written and verbal instructions, and follow-up until resolved for configuration and transaction issues that generate accounting entries.
Creates and reviews reports of business operations, including sales and purchasing transactions.
Identifies significant trends and areas for management attention.
Analyzes indicators of business activity
Creates and maintains documentation of policies, procedures and work instructions.
Manages schedules, documentation and support for internal and external audit activities.
Coordinates between EAH Finance/Accounting and Embraer U.S. business areas to facilitate communication of financial implications related to process changes, new business requirements and exceptions.
Supports operational areas related to special projects and improvement activities.
Generates and reviews reports of business operations outside of Embraer to assist in Benchmarking activities, identifying improvement opportunities and to support special projects.
Documents improvement opportunities in operational and financial areas
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field required.
CPA / MBA preferred.
Experience:
Consultant Level Individual Contributor on a functional group. Generally, 8-10 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline in general accounting activities or analysis including evaluation of systems and process controls.
Experience with variance analysis, performance measurement and analytical evaluations are required.
Experience with audit examinations, internal controls documentation, process improvements and lean initiatives is desired.
2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Extensive knowledge in a specialty area and in all other interrelated tasks and responsibilities of the job function.
Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the function's status quo.
Strong knowledge of finance fundamentals (budget & analysis).
Ability to demonstrate people management skills (HR guidelines, tools & policies), value-based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction), employment law (sexual harassment, disability, discrimination, labor laws, etc.).
Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation, the customer service, growth, and creativity).
Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access),
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
Satisfies work schedule requirements.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.