Senior Financial Analyst

at  Motorola Solutions

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a senior accountant, you will fill a critical role in our cost accounting team providing support to day-to-day full cycle operations of Video business and its manufacturing units located in Texas/US. SAP is the main accounting system.
The ideal candidate is a technology & system-savvy, self-starter, excellent problem-solver, detail-oriented, highly analytical hardworking individual who is able to multitask, work independently, and successfully communicate with internal departments, management, and customers on a daily basis. Most importantly, we are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and excited about a role in a rapidly growing environment.

5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FINANCE OR ACCOUNTING

• SAP accounting system knowledge is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Solid understanding of how ERP, IT and other systems are designed and integrated for scale, efficiency and the impact on accounting and business operations
• Self-driven and highly motivated
• High attention to details and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including experience building and maintaining a diverse set of relationships
• Proven experience working on a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and deliver results on-time with quality
• Ability to understand and quickly learn new accounting software and other systems.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Under 10%

• Review inventory related transactions and check if they are properly accounted in General Ledger and perform necessary adjustment via manual journal entries for related issues
• Perform closing of Inventory periods
• Perform monthly inventory accounts reconciliation as per corporate submission deadline
• Cooperate with Supply chain making sure they are equipped with necessary reports and analysis
• Perform annual cost reformation activities
• Update and maintain cost and conversion cost for Tetra cost book where applicable
• Perform cost per unit analysis and variance analysis
• Prepare and analyze Inventory Excess and Obsolescence Reserve for quarterly review
• Work with IT on resolving various issues mainly related to SAP or Greenfield system
• Identify process improvement opportunities and process simplification to improve efficiency in day to day tasks
• Support SOX and audit requests where needed
• Participate in any ad-hoc assignments.