Financial Specialist

As Financial Specialist you are responsible for processing financial related activities for the Regional Group as assigned. You support processes for the respective business regions for both investment and indirect costs. Performs analysis necessary to complete and report on the financial results. Processes data within defined processes efficiently & accurately.

This role is located with our client in the Greer, SC area.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the forecasting data maintained in the Americas Region and Central Controlling is in synch.
• Supports budget financial planning and reporting by assisting in the annual budget planning for all applicable cost centers.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions and prepare reports.
• Ensures that all entries are correctly coded and entered into respective financial systems.
• Investigates discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains monthly actual costs against budgets for department cost centers within Region.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the respective Operations Managers and Department Manager on expense related topics.
• Performs other financial operational tasks such as tracking PO requisition in SAP.
• Performs required Goods Receipts for all POs within the Region.
• Provides justifications for Investments/spending.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data related to special projects.
• Self-initiatively performs improvement processes and projects for own as well as departmental related.
• Adheres to all company accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
• Sets-up all energy accounts throughout the Americas.
• Ensures all energy accounts are properly maintained and monthly payments are processed.
• Prepares and reports monthly energy usage reports to energy manager and AG centrally.
• Responsible for tracking, maintaining overviews, reporting and communicating of energy consumption.
• Coordinates and monitors individual expenses to support the adherence of the annual budget, financial planning and reporting.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance or the equivalent of 4 years of professional related experience.
• 5 years professional experience in a financial, controlling, or accounting role to include: Experience in reporting, accounting, project management and international finance processes (preferred)
• 5 years Microsoft Office
• 5 years Financials and Procurement systems/ modules experience (SAP preferred).
• 5 years General Accounting/Financial skills.
• Organization skills, self-motivated, ability to multitask across several assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills - seeking a self-starter with strong attention to detail skills.
• Superior problem solving skills
• Nice to have: German language skills

What we offer

This position is for a long term renewable contract with an excellent hourly rate including benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k along with paid holidays and vacation days.

Please apply ONLY if you fulfill the above mentioned minimum requirements.