Financial Analyst

Aston Carter Shawnee, Oklahoma
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March 24, 2023
Aston Carter
Shawnee, Oklahoma

Job Description:

We have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our diverse team. The Financial Analyst is a key position within the Finance Community and is responsible for preparing financial analysis and assisting in development of financial forecasts, profit planning and month end close. The Financial Analyst will also collect financial data and ensure conformity with corporate policies and procedures; as well as prepare and take ownership of financial reports for presentation to plant management and will perform payroll process and account reconciliations.

Job Description:

  • Apply generally accepted accounting principles and techniques in all tasks performed. Point out suspected areas of deviations and non-compliance to management for correction.
  • Respond to internal and external audits timely and ensure continued plant compliance with SOX requirements
  • Provide financial analysis and assistance to the Accounting Supervisor and the Plant Controller through an in-depth understanding of company accounting policies and practices and business operations.
  • Develop familiarity with local ERP systems and demonstrate cognitive understanding of their relationship to business processes, specifically financial transactions.
  • Analyze Price variances, Scrap, Material Usage and all other variances and supply explanations for variances and put systems in place to assure these variances are not repeated.
  • Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and supply explanations for variances and put systems in place to assure these variances are not repeated.
  • Assure accuracy of cost reductions and supply breakdown by project of Material, Labor and Other. Report actual and forecast on cost out database.
  • Support Annual Physical Inventory. Assure accuracy of results by establishing and maintaining proper inventory controls.
  • Understand and maintain the standard cost system. Assure accuracy of standards. Review routers and BOMs for accuracy. Update standard costs and support transfer pricing process and updates.
  • Support the processing of payroll and continually monitor the cost systems for identification of and recommendation for process improvements required for effective operational support
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and complete other month end closing processes; support forecasting processes and annual profit planning.
  • Prepare capital appropriation requests and work with cross function teams to ensure projects are performed timely and within the budget
  • Complete daily reports timely and present to staff. Support various ad-hoc analysis and reporting to Division.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required
  • SAP experience a plus
  • Analysis experience, Cost analysis preferred

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.


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