The Safety and Security Systems Group, based in University Park, IL is a division of Federal Signal Corporation, a $900M company. This division designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental and industrial customers.

We are currently seeking a JD Edwards Business Analyst – Manufacturing to join our team at University Park, IL.

Typical duties for this position would include:

• Provide support for the integration and implementation of all Federal Signal Business Units.
• Participate in system upgrades by assisting in planning and testing those upgrades.
• Gain an understanding of the customers’ operations and how systems are used in support of their operations, transferring knowledge to users, programmers and IT support personnel.
• Keep abreast of new JDE releases and applications and present opportunities for improvement to the business units.
• Determine functional requirements and recommends workable JDE solutions to management and staff.
• Develop new, or modifies existing software solutions to satisfy ongoing company business needs.  Participate in preparation of the business cases including project charter, cost justification, AFE paperwork, 3rd-party package selection recommendations and other documents as needed.
• Develop reports from the system as needed
• Assist other programmers and analysts in the development and implementation of new programs and systems.
• Update and add new training to the UPK training tool.
• Monitor the integrity of the JD Edwards system for Federal Signal.
• Assist Business Units by training and teaching on site employees the JD Edwards system processes and procedures.
• Conduct training for new users (as needed).  Provide one-on-one or small group refresher / intermediate / advanced training as required by users.
• Respond to Help Desk requests in a timely fashion
• Work with users to enhance and/or develop new systems and techniques to more efficiently help them do their job, including initiating or facilitating kaizen events.
• Execute approved changes to task menus to enhance end user functionality.

 

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This position requires accounting experience through financial statements working as a Staff or Senior Staff Accountant, strong Excel and JD Edwards a must.

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Modesto, CA 95350
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Ball Corporation Cost Accountant – Beverage

  

Resumes will be accepted through September 10, 2010.

Behaviors this person might exhibit:  Maintains focus on what’s important, is composed, doesn’t get sidetracked easily and must be multi-task oriented.  Grasps the essence of a problem quickly;  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal/external customers.  Probes all sources for answers, solves difficult problems with effective solutions and constantly performs at a high level of technical competency.  Must be a widely trusted, truthful individual that is cool under pressure and remains focused and objective in stressful situations.   Must be a good listener and communicator and be able to provide accurate information in a timely manner.

Responsible for:

• Developing and monitoring procedures and guidelines for the division’s financial organization.
• Monitoring individual plant closings to ensure the following of proper cost accounting procedures; working with the plant controllers to continue standardization of monthly closings.
• Ensuring raw materials, finished goods, and storeroom physical inventories are being taken and documented; tracking and reconciling various inventory transactions.
• Working with the manufacturing plants to develop financial statements for re-forecasts, the annual operating plan, strategic plan, and other requested analyses. 
• Supplying appropriate schedules to complete the monthly performance review package; preparing monthly analyses and reports for manufacturing plants, division, and corporate management.
• Assisting in implementation and training for plant financial and administrative systems; utilizing fully integrated ERP and accounting systems to record and analyze business transactions.
• Analyzing monthly balance sheets and explaining any unusual variances.
• Providing cash and accounts receivable transactions support for joint venture operations.
• Performing and/or maintaining reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts; processing transactions and performing account reconciliations for brokered inventory.

Requirements: 

• Broad training in a related field; prefer BA/BS in accounting or related field of study.
• CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years job related experience required.  Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel.
• Experience using an ERP system required. JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, consistently satisfying customer’s requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both plant and corporate contacts.
• Open to relocation.

Travel:  This position requires up to 25% travel.

Relocation Assistance is not available; position is located in Broomfield, Colorado.

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Location:

9300 W. 108th Circle
Denver, CO 80021
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