Accounting Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 RESPONSIBLITIES

•  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 to support 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, the customer service, growth, and creativity).
•  Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, 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 complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
•  Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
•  Strive 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.