Sr. Financial Analyst - Financial Systems Support

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Systems Support) is responsible for supporting the Accounting Services team, which includes providing reporting and other analysis to both internal and external customers. The Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Systems Support) also provides guidance and support regarding the financial systems, including interface error resolution, troubleshooting and testing while partnering with the field controllership group and various departments to provide financial analysis..

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches, makes error corrections and monitors Oracle inbound and outbound sub-system interfaces, including but not limited to revenue, purchasing, travel and entertainment, credit card and cash.
• Coordinates and interfaces with customers, management and field divisions regarding process improvements, audits or other related ad hoc analysis.
• Works as liaison between Corporate and the field to resolve financial system issues.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for system data in support of business needs.
• Acts as a liaison between IT and Accounting Services to define and implement system and business process improvements.
• Provides IT and departmental support for troubleshooting technical issues involving the finance system and performs user acceptance testing of changes to Lawson as necessary.
• Completes monthly audit analysis to satisfy SOX controls owned by the department.
• Regularly interacts with the field controllership group and various corporate departments on a variety of tasks.
• Acts as a cross functional project leader and participant as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of combined public accounting (Big 4 or Tier II National) and corporate financial analysis or accounting experience.
• CPA, CFA or similar professional certification.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration.
• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Strong MS Excel and data presentation skills.
• Experience with Lawson accounting software.
• Report writing experience using software such as Oracle or Crystal Reports, including maintenance and build of new reports.
• Experience with Standard Query Language (SQL), including the writing SQL queries.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Excellent self-review skills and ability to gather interpret and present information accurately to senior management.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Team player, willing to learn and work with others to get the job done successfully.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting (required).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.