Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Southaven
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services is seeking candidates for--a--Senior Financial Analyst--position in--Memphis, TNContract (until end of 2021) most likely will be extended and possible hire opportunity.This position is--currently working remotely due to Covid. When business operations return to normal, it will be expected to work on-site.Pay:--$34 per hour--------Monday-Friday Shift:8 a.m. to 5 p.m. --?Essential Duties and Responsibilities:FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

• Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement.
• Evaluates financial results against the budget and forecast to communicate conclusions to all stakeholder.
• Tracks and Follows up on corrective actions to resolve identified production efficiency and spend issues.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to understand their processes and highlight areas of improvement.CLOSE THE BOOKS TASK
  • Timely prepares balance sheet reconciliations, Plant level P&L/Managed expenses analyses and other accounting schedules and reports.
  • Timely prepares general ledger entries and the associated back up information.
  • Liaises with major Intercompany trading partners to ensure I/C accounts are in balance before period close.
  • Responsible for opening and closing periods in the Plant ERP.
  • Implements processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report transactions/revenue/expenditures within correct periods.
  • Completes month-end/other period end Schedules to for approval and submission to Corporate.INTERNAL CONTROL
    • Analyze current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.
    • Identify control weaknesses and communicates to management. Operates in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
    • The candidate will play an important role in the processes to wrap down operations at the Memphis facility. Critical work will be providing finance support in the areas of transfers of inventory, fixed assets, leases.--POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
      • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
      • Strong PC Skills - Ability to utilize various desktop PC applications to analyze and present data.
      • MS Excel proficiency is absolutely required.
      • At least 5 years of financial and/or accounting experience in a manufacturing set up desired.
      • Attention to Details: The ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in data, monitor processes, concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain records.
      • Communication Skills: Ability to present information clearly, both spoken and written and interpret information.
      • Problem Solving Skills: Ability to understand issues while using reason and judgment to solve problems. Review facts and weigh options.
      • Commitment to Task: Ability to take responsibility for actions and outcomes. Show a sense of urgency about getting results.
      • Relationship Management: Ability to develop rapport with others. Build and maintain long-term associations based on trust: help others.
      • Teamwork: Help promote a friendly and enthusiastic group-working environment. Work closely with other departments, groups and solicit opinions from coworkers.--Apply today for immediate consideration for open positions!Please note - these--positions are being recruited for by a virtual--Kelly recruiter, not your local branch office. You can apply directly to this posting (PLEASE INCLUDE AN UPDATED RESUME) or by emailing your resume to--. Please include the title of the job and its location in your email.Why Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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