Senior Financial Analyst at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. in Warrendale, PA

Job description

• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be based in our Warrendale, PA facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting guidance, analysis, and direction regarding divisional strategy, initiatives, and operations to Division leadership. Serve as the primary point of contact between manufacturing-based Divisions and Accounting.
• Monitor, analyze and prepare financial reporting of monthly results and key performance indicators. Identify and report on variances and trends.
• Process financial transactions and journal entries supporting monthly financial closings.
• Assure compliance with GAAP and MEPPI policies and procedures related to project invoicing, foreign currency exchange, revenue and cost forecasting and recognition.
• Plan and lead the execution of the division’s annual physical inventory counts.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform inventory analysis, and recommend methods to improve inventory accounting.
• Monitor ongoing accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of product cost information and cost control in both manufacturing and G&A budget areas.
• Provide financial data to support annual business planning.
• Advise, counsel and train analysts and finance personnel on appropriate methods for capturing data related to business transactions and entering information into the business system.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Division through effective interaction with customers, vendors and internal departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting methods, principles and practices including cost accounting, financial analysis and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required to communicate with employees.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-financial partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-financial partners.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products and spreadsheet capabilities.

Skills

Required

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Microsoft Office products
• Spreadsheet capabilities
• Cost accounting
• Financial analysis
• GAAP

Benefits

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.