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Bashas'

Financial Analyst II

Bashas', Chandler, AZ


Job Description

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Financial Analyst II prepared, reconciled and analyzed intermediate to complex financial information; performs special studies, develops new processes and procedures, performs intermediate to complex modeling; and provides accurate information to management for review, analysis and decision making; ensures that production standards are met within established timelines; ensures adherence to corporate, State, and Federal reporting regulations; and acts as a resource to others regarding departmental operations. This job classification requires thorough knowledge of departmental operations and systems; strong knowledge of accounting/financial practices and procedures; the ability to accurately produce, analyze, and interpret a variety of financial documents and statements; and the ability to resolve complex operational or customer complaint problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. *Performs intermediate to complex accounting processes; simultaneously handles multiple tasks; establishes and maintains audit trails.

2. *Prepares a variety of spreadsheets, tax, management, and financial reports on a regular schedule.

3. *Analyzes and monitors financial results. Develops financial modeling that is used to make key business decisions on investment strategy

4. *May review accounting records and financial statements.

5. *Participates in the budget process by developing spreadsheets and projections. May take ownership of certain segments of the budget process and make recommendations regarding process improvement.

6. *Responds to inquiries from customers, management, vendors and others; answers questions, provides documents, explains procedures, interprets policy, resolves discrepancies and intermediate to complex problems; researches legal issues and ensures resolution of all issues in an accurate and timely manner.

7. *Maintains communication with other departments; notifies others of updated information.

8. *Reviews and approves reports and journal entries generated within department.

9. *Explores opportunities to improve procedures and efficiencies in the department.

10. *Attends a variety of management and vendor meetings; conducts staff meetings, as applicable, on a regular basis.

11. *Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: •

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and a minimum of five or more (5+) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. • Experience with SAP or ERP system.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
• General knowledge and understanding of the flow of Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, and Income Statements.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of general to complex accounting practices, methods, and procedures.
• Technical financial/accounting knowledge to conduct routine to complex analysis, prepare reports, monitor results and interpret information.
• Strong systems skills and personal computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of computer software programs including Office Suite and specialized accounting systems software.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to use PC-based databases including construction of data tables and queries preferred.
• Ability to import data from various sources and convert file formats to usable PC formats.
• Ability to train team members in proper clerical and/or accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to present analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise format using charts and tables.
• Good customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
• Sitting
• Viewing computer monitor and keyboarding

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a normal on-site business office environment.

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