Accounting Data Analyst

Job Summary:

The Accounting Data Analyst will prepare, monitor, and maintain financial records for assigned accounting areas of HPS North America, LLC (“HPS”). This position collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and external resources to generate information for the HPS sales team through a more personalized customer service approach. The primary role of this position is to provide data that is accurate, congruent, reliable, and is easily accessible. The Data Analyst administrates the reporting processes for sales team commissions, buying group sales rebates, and assists in executing expense reports, as well as handling other vital accounting duties of an assigned area. The functions of this position progress sales effectiveness strategies that produce business value and favorable customer experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute commission and Buying Group reporting processes for HPS Schönox and Küberit USA sales teams
  • communicate with distributor customers to ensure proper data is submitted for monthly processing;
  • obtain monthly sales and Buying Group reports;
  • systematize all rebates and deals with customers to ensure proper commission allocation;
  • update the database with monthly sales figures and calculate non-standard commission rates as needed;
  • prepare commission reports and input data into Microsoft Power BI;
  • distribute monthly reports to sales representatives and promptly address and resolve reporting discrepancies;
  • iterate commission reporting structure and analyze against purchases, sales, averages, etc., as needed to ensure transparency for the sales team.

• Ensure compliance with company expense policy
  • notify sales team of report submission requirements to accurately review and approve expense reports;
  • update employee expense policy as needed with direction from the CFO and HR Department;
  • notify CFO, HR, and RVP of employee expense policy violations;
  • update SAP Concur system as needed to aid ease of use for all employees submitting expenses monthly.

• Work in a team setting to reach all proposed customer goals within a specific time frame
  • practice strong communication abilities demonstrating excellent written and verbal skills;
  • assist in actions such as onboarding sales team members, customer training, weekly regional sales calls, monthly company-wide sales calls, and sales meetings organization;
  • work independently and require minimal supervision to complete essential duties;
  • contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
  • maintain accountability for customer relations on behalf of the company;
  • display positive company leadership, communication, and interpersonal and customer service skills;
  • assist all team members in the Accounting Department with projects, tasks, and general workload.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting;
• maintain knowledge of company products, as well as competitive awareness, and broad knowledge of the flooring industry;
• demonstrate motivation for sales and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing market with the skill to make sound business decisions of the sales planning and managing processes;
• keys to this role include the abilities of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and building relationships, as well as ensuring sales relationships are companionable.

Education/Experience:

BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required. 1-3 years of business acumen and data analysis experience is highly preferred, as well as high proficiency with accounting software including QuickBooks. Customer service or sales experience is beneficial. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Physical Demands:   

The physical requirements of this position involve light work where the worker sits most of the time. Physical demands include occasional stooping and standing; frequent reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion; continuous talking, hearing, fingering/handling, and close visual acuity.

Work Location/Environmental Condition:

This position is based at the Florence Support Center in Florence, Alabama. The conditions are that of typical office work and the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.