Staff Corporate Finance Analyst

Work closely with the Finance Manager to track spending on capital projects. This position will provide support for the financial and internal control aspects of capital projects by assisting with invoice processing, month-end close and the preparation of financial reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Commercial Projects

• Perform project spend accounting activities, including month-end close, review of overall spend, and preparation of journal entries
• Complete monthly capital and lease balance sheet account reconciliations for Ingredient Solutions projects
• Create and maintain bi-weekly actual vs budget report to monitor overall spend for all open capital projects in SAP
• Create internal orders in SAP for all locations and update Capital Project SharePoint site with internal order number
• Prepare and distribute month-end capital spend reports for strategic projects exceeding $5MM
• Hold quarterly meetings with Ingredient Solutions plants to review open projects
• Review and approve invoices for strategic projects, as needed
• Assist with bi-annual review of open project cleanup
• Update and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Engage in ad-hoc analyses and reporting as needed to support the growth and development of the business

Fixed Assets

• Communicate with plants to ensure projects are submitted monthly for fixed asset additions or quarterly for lease draws
• Create journal entries to move project expenses, as needed

Leasing

• Obtain monthly lease invoices from vendor database if not sent via email
• Create lease invoice payment SAP uploads
• Communicate with AP team and bank contacts to resolve any invoice discrepancies
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related curriculum, or equivalent practical work experience (work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis)
• 0 to 2 years' experience in accounting or finance
• SAP experience preferred
• Capital finance or leasing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to use advanced features in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access and adapt to other software programs needed to perform the tasks of the job
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able to multitask and set priorities for multiple projects
• Able to work independently on projects after a brief explanation of the desired results
• Able to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion
• Analytical skills, including ability to reconcile problematic accounts with unknown transactions
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer