Financial Specialist I

MAU is hiring a Financial Specialist I at our client in Greer, SC. As a Financial Specialist I, you will be responsible for processing financial related activities for the Regional Group as assigned. You will support processes for the respective business regions for both investment and indirect costs and perform analyses necessary to complete and report on the financial results. This is a long-term, contract assignment.

Our client, a premier automotive company, is located in the upstate area of SC.

Benefits Package

• Major medical coverage, including dental and vision

• 401k with employer matching

• Term life

• Short-term disability

• Accidental loss

• Uniform allowance

• PTO and paid holidays

Shift Information

• 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; OR
• Equivalent of 4+ years of professional related experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in a financial, controlling, or accounting role to include experience in reporting, accounting, and project management
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Office applications
• 5+ years of Financials, Controlling and Procurement systems/modules experience
• 5+ years of general accounting/financial skills

General Requirements

• Organization skills, self-motivated, ability to multitask across several assignments

• Ability to communicate clear and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills

• Contribute individually with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in international finance processes
• SAP experience

Essential Functions

• Process data within defined processes efficiently and accurately

• Ensure that the forecasting data maintained in the Americas Region and Central Controlling/Munich is in sync

• Support budget financial planning and reporting by assisting in the annual budget planning for all applicable cost centers

• Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions and prepare reports

• Ensure that all entries are correctly coded and entered into respective financial systems

• Investigate discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments

• Maintain monthly actual costs against budgets for department cost centers within Region

• Perform other financial operational tasks such as tracking PO requisition in SAP

• Perform required Goods Receipts for all Pos within the Region

• Provide justifications for Investments/spending

• Research, compile, and analyze data related to special projects

• Set-up all energy accounts throughout the Americas

• Prepare and report monthly energy usage reports to energy manager and AG centrally

• Track, maintain overviews, report, and communicate energy consumption

• Coordinate and monitor all individual expenses to support the adherence of the annual budget, financial reporting, and reporting

• Perform other tasks as required

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