Financial Analyst I

Position Summary

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 across overall 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

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