Financial Analyst 2
at Metra
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 31 Jan, 2025 | USD 95094 Annual | 02 Nov, 2024 | 8 year(s) or above | Finance,Financial Analysis,Excel,Pivot Tables,Addition,Reporting,Organization Skills,Variance Analysis,Financial Statements,Financial Systems,Financial Modeling | No | No |
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Description:
Job Description
The final salary will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Financial Affairs is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and divided into four groups: Treasury; Accounting, Budget and Management Analysis and Business Efficiency & Process Improvement. The core mission of these groups is to provide accurate financial information so that Metra can run its business efficiently. Together these departments employ approximately 100 people.
The Financial Analyst 2 will conduct financial analyses and operating reviews of Metra’s operations which can include operations that Metra directly controls, operations that are governed by purchase of service agreements, joint facility agreements, passenger ridership and fares, utilities, fuel and other activities that require detailed financial analysis.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent curriculum required.
- In addition to #1, must have three (3) years of progressively responsible financial analysis, accounting, reporting, or budget experience, in any combination.
- Must have thorough knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles/concepts, financial modeling, application of analytical tools, and variance analysis.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Access skills are a plus.
- Must have advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables and financial modeling.
- Proficiency using ERP financial systems required. MS Dynamics preferred.
- Ability to successfully perform independent, in-depth analysis, and generate concise conclusions.
- Must have excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and organization skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
- Hearing/visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon,evenings, or weekends.
Preferences:
- CMA or CPA is a plus.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:8.0Max:13.0 year(s)
Financial Services
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Finance
Graduate
Accounting finance or equivalent curriculum required
Proficient
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Chicago, IL, USA