Financial Analyst

About the role

Manage and analyze a segment of the business in accordance with accounting principles, government regulations, and company practice and policy. Responsible for various closing, accounting, consolidation, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial reporting processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close procedures.
• Review account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Analyze P&L, balance sheet, and various accounts.
• Establish judgmental reserve balances in accordance with predefined deadlines.
• Partner with various departments to implement effective financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Demonstrate and apply a basic understanding of data flows and data standards in your specific business area.
• Identify basic trends, issues, or other meaningful insights using basic analytical approaches.
• Apply a broad set of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IAS, US GAAP, etc.).
• Classify and record financial data.
• Assist in ensuring that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis and in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Adhere to relevant compliance requirements for financial reporting (e.g., SOX, IFRS).
• Assist with any special projects/assignments as applicable.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 years of accounting &/or financial analysis experience or graduate of the 2-year Finance & Accounting Development Program with 1 year outside work experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and a thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply current US GAAP, accounting for complex transactions, and internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Hyperion Planner & SAP.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.

Skills

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to evaluate transactions.
• Experience with financial transaction classification and recording.
• Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Hyperion Planner & SAP).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with financial analysis tools and procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting compliance (e.g., SOX, IFRS).

Benefits

Goodyear offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Contact Information

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.