Financial Analyst

Full job description

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

Job Description Summary

The Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization’s business objectives. This role will perform general accounting, journal entries and account reconciliations; assist in the monthly close process; manage fixed asset reporting; assist in intercompany accounting; and provide information for management through presentation of financial statements and analysis reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; assist in analyzing and preparing monthly results for management; interact with other departments on business issues that impact financial reporting.
• Assist in the monthly fixed asset review and capitalization process.
• Assist in the monthly intercompany process with all Segments; research and resolve business unit discrepancies.
• Assist in annual fixed asset and intercompany budgeting process.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, adhoc reporting analysis, and quarterly and annual footnote reporting.
• Responsible for monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, including account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the GAAP.
• Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures; perform testing and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
• Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging the Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• One to two years of relevant experience in accounting
• Familiarity with U.S. accounting regulations (GAAP)
• Experience with financial statement reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Oracle JDE general ledger
• Experience with SAGE fixed assets software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at or our talent acquisition team by email .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.