Job Description

Financial Analyst I

The Financial Analyst I is responsible for various activities in the Corporate Accounting team. In this role you will perform accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations; participation in the monthly closing process for assigned tasks; and special projects as requested. You will be expected to help identify opportunities to improve internal controls, process flows, communication, and effectiveness of accounting area.

This is a hybrid position. The team meets in the office at our US headquarters in Mentor 2 days per week.

What You'll Do as a Financial Analyst I

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Perform accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations daily maintenance, and analysis of assigned accounts.
• Participate in the monthly close process and support assigned intercompany entities, including analysis and balancing of intercompany activity.
• Monthly responsibility for assigned general accounting accounts, including analyzing activity.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and foreign entities to identify and resolve accounting issues and support process improvements.
• Perform lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842, including lease setup, modifications, reassessments, and periodic reconciliations.
• Assist with acquisitions and mergers with financial account analysis and input entries.
• Support procedural documentation covering BlackLine system maintenance, process optimization, user training, and reporting analytics.
• Leverage BlackLine to prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations, variance analysis, and certification workflows while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.
• Demonstrate strong technology aptitude and adaptability by quickly learning and supporting new financial systems, automation tools, and process enhancements.
• Assist in gathering information for audits.
• Special projects as required and other duties as assigned.
• Support internal customers as required.

Financial and Internal Controls

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies.
• Support maintenance of Blackline and adherence to internal controls policy.
• Assure compliance with established SOX controls and provide suggestions for strengthening internal controls.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• 3+ years of financial accounting, analysis and reporting
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of business reporting and financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Blackline, Excel, Cognos, Microsoft Office suites, etc.)
• 1+ years of experience applying knowledge of industry accepted accounting practices and SOX.

Other:

• Strong resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Working knowledge of Blackline and Oracle systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
• Intermediate skills in manipulating large amounts of data into meaningful information.
• Ability to be a self-starter; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $52,250.00 - $60,000.00 This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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