DescriptionPosition Title:
Financial Analyst I
Pay Rate:
$57,200 - $76,300
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Putnam Container
175 Park Rd., Putnam, CT. 06260
(860) 928-7901
The Job You Will Perform:
- Provide accounting and analytical support and play an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility.
- Work under the direction of the Controller and Site Leader in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.
- Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
- Actively assist Controller and Site Leader in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
- Provides financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
- Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
- Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
- Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
- Complete various reporting requirements.
- Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants.
- Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.
- Investigates, reviews, and evaluates various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment.
- Reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required; CPA or CMA a plus.
- 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.