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ATS Automation Senior Financial Analyst in Souderton, Pennsylvania
ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 12735
Location:
Souderton, PA, US, 18964
Date: Aug 21, 2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst , NCC Automated Systems
Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania
Reports to: Finance Business Partner, NCC Automated Systems
About ATS NCC:
NCC Automated Systems is a Full-Service Automation Systems Integrator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1986, NCC has successfully helped food processing, consumer packaged goods and OEM machine builders streamline and optimize their production with its system knowledge and industry experience with sanitary conveying equipment. NCC proudly manufactures in the U.S., in addition to integrating some of the world’s best automation equipment solutions, we also offer in house mechanical and electrical design and manufacturing.
NCC merged with ATS Automation in September 2021. ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. Our unique track record of innovation and passion for excellence sets us apart as the world’s leader in automation. This comes from years of experience in helping many of the world’s most successful manufacturers with their new product launches, capacity expansions, and productivity improvement initiatives.
MAJOR DUTIES:
As a proactive member of the NCC Finance Team, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for accounting, controls, and performance management of NCC’s Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Accuracy and meeting deadlines while operating within company policies and procedures is critical for this position.
The position will also support our Director of Sales with analysis and reporting. Demonstration of relationship skills establishing the accounting function as a value-add to Sales is required.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts receivables (50%)
Partnering with Customer Service and Project Managers to ensure accurate and timely weekly invoicing for completed contracts and progress billings is completed
Organization and archiving of invoices and collection correspondence
Primary customer contact for all invoicing inquiries
Create, email, and arching of all invoicing
Cash application of customer payments
Collection correspondence on past due balances
Monthly visual metrics on customer collections, A/R balances, and past due balances > 60 days past due
Accounts payable (30%)
Partnering with Procurement and Logistics to ensure accurate and “just In time” weekly payment of non-payroll obligations are made for materials, indirect, and employee expenses
Ensure 3-way match is in place on NCC purchase order, NCC receiver, and vendor invoice
Organization and archiving of all payment documentation
Accounting (20%)
A/R reconciliations and journal entries for 3rd party and intercompany GLs
A/P reconciliations and journal entries for 3rd party and intercompany GLs
Selling and marketing controllable expense reconciliations and journal entries for bonuses, commissions, and prepayments
Reconciliations and accruals for system generated purchases of materials and indirect expenses
Lead person on SOX compliance requirements for invoicing and payments
Key Characteristics:
Self-driver with a willingness to wear multiple hats and grow with the company
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Problem-solving and analytical skills are a must; also, must have a thorough understanding of business processes and internal controls
Ability to lead, motive and coach employees
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
CPA or MBA preferred
Public Accounting experience a plus
Understanding of GAAP or IFRS
Experience:
Minimum of five years of accounting experience
Experience with process design and implementation in accounting area
Strong background in accounting and processing of AR invoicing, Cash applications, and AP payments
Strong work ethic, verbal/written communication, and partnering skills
Experience working with small-midsize industrial companies, either as a public-accountant to, or an employee for those organizations
Experience with PoC – Percentage of Completion Accounting
Adept with ERP systems, Global Shop Solutions and OneStream is a plus
Experience as an accountant or analyst looking to take the next step in their career
Experience in a manufacturing company and/or publicly traded company experience a plus