Logistics Accountant

JOB SUMMARY
The Logistics Financial Accountant will support the Logistics team by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting Logistics financial data and operational results. The Logistics Financial Accountant is a primary interface from Logistics to other Lactalis USA divisions/financial organizations with respect to cost accounting, reporting, analytics, variance analysis, and related activities. This position will have functional responsibility for project implementation in support of various Lactalis USA financial processes and systems from Logistics.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Prepares monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing data, information, and trends.
•  Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
•  Provides financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations.
•  Prepares special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.
•  Participate in special projects that require cross-functional communication and coordination across Lactalis USA companies. 
•  Collects and analyzes operational data from various Logistics information systems. Provides recommendations to improve efficiency of operations. Analyzes discrepancies and assists in the design of procedures to reduce/eliminate business impact across Lactalis USA.
•  Identifies process improvements, and contributes to best practice documentation.
•  Provides excellent communication, both verbal and written, to all internal and external customers.  Proactively notifies key stakeholders related to Logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
•  Bachelor's degree is preferred.
•  A major in Supply Chain or Accounting/Finance is favored.

Experience
•  Two (2) years of functional experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Finance is desired
•  Demonstrated experience in conducting analytics is beneficial.

Certifications and specific knowledge
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access / SQL is a plus

Competencies
•  Finance: Financial knowledge
•  Finance: Specialized accounting areas (inc. receivables, payables, assets, etc.)
•  Business analysis
•  Cost accounting
•  Logistic customer administration and relationships
•  Supply chain data analysis
•  Problem solving