Financial Analyst I

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst I is responsible for various activities in the Corporate Accounting team. This is a hybrid position. The team meets in the office at our US headquarters in Mentor 2 days per week.

What You'll Do

• Financial Accounting and Reporting:
  • Perform accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, daily maintenance, and analysis of assigned accounts.
  • Participate in the monthly close process and support assigned intercompany entities, including analysis and balancing of intercompany activity.
  • Monthly responsibility for assigned general accounting accounts, including analyzing activity.
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and foreign entities to identify and resolve accounting issues and support process improvements.
  • Perform lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842, including lease setup, modifications, reassessments, and periodic reconciliations.
  • Aid with acquisitions and mergers with financial account analysis and input entries.
  • Support procedural documentation covering BlackLine system maintenance, process optimization, user training, and reporting analytics.
  • Leverage BlackLine to prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations, variance analysis, and certification workflows while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong technology aptitude and adaptability by quickly learning and supporting new financial systems, automation tools, and process enhancements.
  • Assist in gathering information for audits.
  • Special projects as required and other duties as assigned.
• Financial and Internal Controls:
  • Aid with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies.
  • Support maintenance of Blackline and adherence to internal controls policy.
  • Assure compliance with established SOX controls and provide suggestions for strengthening internal controls.

Required

• 3 + years of financial accounting, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of business reporting and financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Blackline, Excel, Cognos, Microsoft Office suites, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience applying knowledge of industry accepted accounting practices and SOX.
• Strong resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Working knowledge of Blackline and Oracle systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
• Intermediate skills in manipulating large amounts of data into meaningful information.
• Ability to be a self-starter; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.

What STERIS Offers

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $52,250.00 - $60,000.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.