Senior Financial Analyst

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity to join the accounting team and demonstrate your strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting related activities including; ensuring a high degree of accuracy in manufacturing cost and inventory values, preparing accounting or costing reports, processing cost roll-up functions, and actively participating in year-end inventory counts.The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of cost accounting standards, experience applying accounting principles, theories, and concepts to financial transactions in a fast-pace environment. This individual must have a strong knowledge of Bill of Material (BOM's), Routings, Work Centers, and their relevancies to product costing. The individual must also have a clear understanding of cost accounting / manufacturing drivers and the ability to translate and interpret these within financial results to tell a story.

Responsibilities:

• Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function
• Regularly review costs and update where required to ensure accuracy in cost and inventoryvaluationo
• Perform monthly analysis of inventory related general ledger account variances and reconcile changes
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance for the inventory accounts
• Review, summarize, and report recommendations on inventory, E&O reserve
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including accuracy of manufacturing overhead expenses, overhead allocations, inventory, and cost-of-goods-sold.
• Actively participate in year-end inventory counts
• Support the budgeting and annual cost roll processes
• Backup to weekly payrollo
• Other finance and administrative duties as required

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
• 2-3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with BPCS system is an asset
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls
• Sound experience in the use of ERP systems.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, and forms
• Attention to detailo#Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• High level of integrity and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with a keen eye for detail

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.