Plant Finance Analyst I

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FINANCIAL ANALYST

KENANSVILLE, NC USA

As a member of the Finance/Accounting team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible forassisting in financial modeling and reporting, production costing, inventory movements/reconciliation and consolidation of key financial metrics.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Daily and weekly production report outs (update weekly performance schedules).
• Manage perpetual inventory, cost inventory, and ledger balancing.
• Review and book Basics inventory adjustments/movements (Raw Material, Greige Goods, Finished Goods).
• Investigate causes of significant inventory discrepancies to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist in maintaining cycle count adherence/stratification.
• Journal entry preparation, entry to ledger and month end close duties - SAP General Ledger (may require weekend work).
• Prepare month end Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Work closely with plant controller and assistant controller to ensure a timely close process and accurate forecasts.
• Support Assistant Controller in maintaining standard costs in Basics (Review BOMs & SOPs, Cost Roll).
• Prepare and report daily MRO spending/lead weekly MRO Meeting - COUPA.
• Fixed asset management/CIP tracker - Premier Depreciation (Monthly Journal Entry & Reconciliation).
• Maintain lease management system - ManagePath (Monthly Journal Entry & Reconciliation).
• Prepare and book weekly payroll journal entry.
• SOX Testing/Lear Compliance Testing.
• Bi-Annual physical Inventory (may require weekend work).
• Develop strong relationships with other departments to effectively complete tasks.
• Suggest process and documentation improvements.
• Other Ad Hoc Request Assigned by Controller/Assistant Controller.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Finance/Accounting group:

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to all departments within the plant.

Your Qualifications:

• University Graduate with bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting or finance experience.
• Ability to work independently and have a flexible schedule (may require weekend work).
• Must be able to communicate and work well with various departments.
• Proven Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills.
• Preferred Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to turn special request around quickly and effectively.

Bonus If You Have:

• SOX Experience/Champion
• CPA Certification
• Experience in the Automotive Industry

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.