Financial Analyst

Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.  We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst provides review and analysis of the general ledger. The financial analyst focuses on maintaining accurate records that comply with GAAP principles of accounting. The Financial Analyst is deeply involved in the month end close activities and monthly reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month end close
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including bank statements
• Prepare and post standard and non-standard journal entries
• Perform analytical procedures on G/L accounts during month end review
• Analyze month end department expenses
• Respond to account analysis questions submitted by Division office
• Serve as the lead in gathering information for tax reporting
• Utilize Avalara Tax Software to prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax returns
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Plan and quarterly forecast, primarily balance sheet forecasting
• Lead person to comply with Federal and State surveys
• Main administrator of our PCARD program
• Calculate, track and coordinate agent commission payments, working closely with Sales Department
• Thinks outside the box and finds ways to streamline processes
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

A.    Education and Experience
•    Bachelors Degree, Accounting
•    Manufacturing / Cost Accounting
•    General Ledger experience
•    Experience using LN or other ERP systems
•    1-5 years of experience in accounting 
•    Extensive experience with advanced Excel applications 
•    Proficient with using Access Databases

B.    Interpersonal Skills
•    Cognitive Thinking skills
•    Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
•    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
C.    Technical Skills
•    Computer skills – Must be EXTREMELY proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), especially Excel and must be able to use Access. 
•    Mathematical skills
•    Accounting skills
D.    Other Skills
•    Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  
•    Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
•    Ability to effectively plan and organize

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
 

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, HR Business Partner, at 803-822-7440 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please call only for disability application. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.