Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

This position is for a senior accounting professional that will use critical thinking and communication skills to apply accounting theory and knowledge. This position will apply skills to specific areas such as cost accounting, manufacturing analysis, account reconciliations, and accounting policy compliance for Special Metals Corporation. This individual must ensure accuracy of financial statements by providing accurate accounting of transactions in area of responsibility in compliance with Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX) and PCC corporate policies. This position will require providing guidance and counsel for the work of others within the Accounting department.

Essential Functions

• Management/Operations Support, not limited to:
• Process Improvement:
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Excess and Obsolete, Variance Capitalization, and LCM calculations/analysis.
• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries, such as accruals and regularly recurring monthly entries.
• Reconcile monthly inventory and cost of sales GL accounts.

* Participate in audits of financial data and processes.

* Assist in Cycle Counting.

• Light weekend work and travel as required.

Additional Responsibilities

* Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

* BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Business with an emphasis in Accounting. CPA/MBA preferred.

* 5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience

* Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.

Special Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player with a flexible and open attitude.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter with the ability to reason and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel.
• Oracle ERP, SAS, or SQL experience a bonus.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to spend time in the manufacturing environment learning processes.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion, required.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication skills
• Analytic skills
• Organization
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Job knowledge
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation

Additional Notes

* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands - Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment - Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.