Accounting Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY :

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The Accounting Analyst will be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of Embraer U.S. business operations with a focus on systems and processes as they pertain to accounting entries and financial results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes SAP / system reports, transactions, documents, emails, statements, etc. to ensure accuracy of accounting information relating to inventory, sales, rentals, special programs activities, maintenance and repair, manufacturing, and other business operations.
• Prepares, enters, analyzes, downloads, summarizes, and manages SAP / system entries, text, updates, clearing functions, and correcting entries for assigned areas.
• Engages in discussions at operational and management levels.
• Provides written and verbal instructions and follow-up until resolved for configuration and transaction issues that generate accounting entries.
• Creates and reviews reports of business operations, including sales and purchasing transactions.
• Identifies significant trends and areas for management attention.
• Analyzes indicators of business activity.
• Creates and maintains documentation of policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Manages schedules, documentation, and support for internal and external audit activities.
• Coordinates between EAH Finance / Accounting and Embraer U.S. business areas to facilitate communication of financial implications related to process changes, new business requirements, and exceptions.
• Supports operational areas related to special projects and improvement activities.
• Generates and reviews reports of business operations outside of Embraer to assist in benchmarking activities, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting special projects.
• Documents improvement opportunities in operational and financial areas.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA / MBA preferred.

Experience :

• Consultant Level Individual Contributor on a functional group. Generally, 4+ years of experience in a specialized functional discipline in general accounting activities or analysis including evaluation of systems and process controls.
• Experience with variance analysis, performance measurement, and analytical evaluations are required.
• Experience with audit examinations, internal controls documentation, process improvements, and lean initiatives is desired.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Extensive knowledge in a specialty area and in all other interrelated tasks and responsibilities of the job function.
• Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the function's status quo.
• Strong knowledge of finance fundamentals (budget & analysis).
• Ability to demonstrate people management skills (HR guidelines, tools & policies), value-based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction), employment law (sexual harassment, disability, discrimination, labor laws, etc.).
• Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation, customer service, growth, and creativity).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and compliance with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strives for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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