Survey Analyst jobs in Sumter, SC

What you’ll do:

The Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst will support the Sumter facility in the maintenance of the accounting system that assures that financial records are complete, accurate, and in compliance with company policy.  The Financial Analyst is a key contributor for SOX compliance efforts, the annual physical inventory process, and meeting all Financial Reporting requirements. The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analyses and reporting (including payroll) for business leaders and related Financial Shared Service processes for the Sumter, SC manufacturing facility.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in monthly forecasting process for input into Corporate forecasting system and reporting to Division Headquarters, annual strategic planning and annual profit plan.
• Prepare various reports and analysis for Internal, Divisional and Government purposes.
• Monitor Standard Cost System for unauthorized changes, structure maintenance, cost revisions and control, and system integrity.
• Evaluate cost reduction projects and analyze impact on P&L.
• Provide financial direction to non-financial team members on joint endeavors such as budgeting, cost studies, inventory, etc.
• Assist in special projects in support of a Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) culture.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements in support of a Zero Incident Safety Culture (ZISC).
• Responsibilities may include fixed assets inventory, capital investment, cost out initiatives, cost of non-conformance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics from an accredited institution
• Sponsorship is not available. Candidate must be eligible to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting ERP deployment
• Proficiency in GAAP and Eaton financial policies
• Oracle, PowerBI, MAPICS, Vista and Encore experience

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to interpret accounting theories and apply practical judgment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communications skills and ability to engage at various levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a high volume environment with keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrated proficiency with software packages and systems (Oracle GL, AP and FA, Encore Financial System, AS400/Mapics Costing System, Vista, etc.)