Financial Analyst Jobs in Alabama

Job Title: Financial Analyst – Southern Progress Company: Time Inc. Location: Birmingham, AL Description: The Lifestyle Group Business Office is looking to hire a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will serve as a key liaison with the editorial staff in Birmingham, with primary roles in monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and other fiscal projects.Specific responsibilities include:• Working with team during the monthly financial close (including accrual analysis and preparing journal     entries)• Generating and maintaining monthly reports for the editorial department• Communicating regularly with the editorial departments to provide cost updates and assist in management of the budget• Performing ad hoc analysis and reporting, including issue cost summaries, T&E and temp spending• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliationsQualifications:• Team player with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to work well with different types of people (employees, senior management, editors, vendors, etc.)• Excellent analytical skills• Comfort with financial details as well as big picture financial issues • Quick learner and problem solver – ability to adapt to changing business demands• Ability to work under pressure, work independently and juggle multiple projects• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Powerpoint; familiarity with Peoplesoft Financials a plus• Bachelor’s degree required; finance/accounting background and at least 1-2 years of experience required Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NMOB,117083BR

Job Title: Mult Func Fin Analyst Asc Company: Lockheed Martin Location: Huntsville, AL Description: Analyzes schedules and budgets for various MDS Programs at the LMSSC Huntsville facility. Will be reponsible for the financial reporting of several small IWTA's and providing data for proper invoicing. Coordinate and integrate the performance measurement data. Included will be the development and integration of integrated program schedules and budgets according to company and program requirements, provide guidance to control account managers, analyze variances and develop corrective action plans. Develop funding profiles and provide reports to management on contract funding status. Responsible for incorporation of contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. Maintain strong working relationships with engineering, procurement, operations, support organizations, contracts and subcontractors. Some travel may be required.Standard Job DescriptionPerforms one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions. Compiles and reviews budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Performs multiple financial cost analyses functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system. Ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.

Job Title: Financial Analyst Company: Regions Financial Corporation Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Will work primarily with the Accounting Policy department, as well provide support to the SEC Reporting department when needed. Accounting Policy responsibilities will include assisting in answering accounting policy questions from personnel throughout the bank on a regular basis, researching the impact to Regions of new accounting pronouncements as they are drafted or issued, preparing a periodic newsletter of recent accounting developments, and assisting in the implementation of applicable pronouncements. SEC Reporting responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of periodic SEC filings and internal financial reports. Requirements: Candidates should be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes. 1-2 years in public accounting (preferred) or specific banking policy and reporting experience. Familiarity with the various technical websites (FASB, SEC, AICPA, etc.).Education: Bachelors degree required, Accounting preferred. Masters degree in Accounting preferred. Professional certification (CPA) or progression toward one is required.

Job Title: Principal MIS Analyst (Accounting) (Job ID # 52216) Company: Intergraph Corporation Location: Madison, AL Description: Principal MIS Analyst (Accounting) (Job ID # 52216) Huntsville, AlabamaDescriptionThis position involves application development, testing, user training and support for Outlooksoft/SAP BPC database.  This database is Intergraph's worldwide financial consolidations, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tool.  This is a 24/7 supported system and requires some after hours support.  Once trained the incumbent will share responsibility for maintenance and support, and application development with two other employees.  Job Requirements 2 - 5 years experience in accounting &/or financial reporting 1+  years of user or implementation experience with OLAP based product such as Outlooksoft/SAP-BPC, Hyperion, Cognos General understanding of P&L & Balance Sheet; experience with accounting in multiple currency preferred; experience or understanding of accounting systems Microsoft Office skills required; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience required; experience or understanding of OLAP database structures preferred Experience directly or indirectly with one or more of the following business processes - budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, and operational reporting Excellent oral and written skills Demonstrated leadership roles over projects or teams  Education BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent level of education and experience. Intergraph is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

Job Title: Cost Analyst- Long Term in Juliette, GA - Kristin- The E Group Company: Kristin- The E Group Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Immediate 2 year position available in Juliette, Ga.JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide cost control & analysis for major capital construction projects. Monitor, analyze and report on fiancial/accounting activities to ensure compliance with project and Companies policies and procedures. Coordinate with other team members to accuarately forecast future project expenditues in support of budget goals. Job duties include:Utilize Company-specific cost system to prepare budgets, track costs, input projections, report commitments, manage cost changes, and report variances for project.Apply purchase order terms and accounting policies and coordinate with project team members to develop/confirm cash flow projections for owner-purchased equipment and materials. Review and analyze Company overhead transactions. Develop Company overhead forecasts in accordance with Company and project policies and processes. Coordinate with others to document and complete required accounting transactions/corrections. Prepare and submit financial transactions in accordance with Company policies and in compliance with internal controls. Work with project team to assess project risks. Utilize risk assessments to calculate and manage contingency funding levels for project. Assign account numbers for project expenditures in accordance with Company and project processes.· Monitor and analyze total-project forecasts. Coordinate with project team to update cash flow projections and complete total-project cost analysis.· Review project expenditures (historical costs and forecasts) and variance analyses, and develop action plans supportive of Company and project policies, procedures, and goals.· Function as liaison between cost analysts and project team.· Prepare budget and cost reports periodically for submission to owners Desired Qualifications: Experience and background in cost accounting/cost management required. Four-year degree in accounting or finance preferred. Working knowledge of financial applications and financial transactions (journal vouchers, accruals, inventory, etc.) required. Understanding of purchasing and accounts payable processes. Contract administration experience desired. Proficient user of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fast learner with ability to delve into multiple systems for project information. Detail-oriented individual focused on quality results with ability to plan work in support of required deadlines. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with and become a part of the project team. Previous experience in heavy construction industry a plus.

Job Title: Financial Analyst, Birmingham -; Southern Progress Company: Time Warner Location: Birmingham, AL Description: Posting Job Title Financial Analyst, Birmingham -; Southern Progress TimeWarner Division Time Inc. Industry Advertising Publishing Online Content/Services Location United States - Alabama - Birmingham Requisition # 117083BR Position Type Full Time Posting Job Description Financial Analyst, Birmingham -; Southern Progress The Lifestyle Group Business Office is looking to hire a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will serve as a key liaison with the editorial staff in Birmingham, with primary roles in monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and other fiscal projects. Specific responsibilities include: * Working with team during the monthly financial close (including accrual analysis and preparing journal entries) * Generating and maintaining monthly reports for the editorial department * Communicating regularly with the editorial departments to provide cost updates and assist in management of the budget * Performing ad hoc analysis and reporting, including issue cost summaries, T&E and temp spending * Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Qualifications: * Team player with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to work well with different types of people (employees, senior management, editors, vendors, etc.) * Excellent analytical skills * Comfort with financial details as well as big picture financial issues * Quick learner and problem solver -; ability to adapt to changing business demands * Ability to work under pressure, work independently and juggle multiple projects * Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Powerpoint; familiarity with Peoplesoft Financials a plus * Bachelorâ??s degree required; finance/accounting background and at least 1-2 years of experience required

Job Title: Procurement Cost Analyst 1 Company: Boeing Location: Huntsville, AL Description:   Assists in the review of proposed statement of work, supports the development of the Request for Quote/Proposal and assists in coordinating with functional organizations to determine responsibilities, strategies, schedules and timelines. Helps identify appropriate tools, methods and approaches in the development of cost and price analyses. Participates in the review of supplier proposals, quotes and cost elements. Assists in historical data collection to support price comparisons, supports fact-finding visits and assists in the collection and verification of suppliers cost or pricing data. Uses existing parametric or pricing models and regression analysis to support supplier contracting activities. Collects technical attributes to be used in pricing models. Assists in preparations and observes the negotiating process and works on a team to provide information to obtain approval for negotiation objective. Assists in conducting audits for supplier contract termination, supplier banked material, supplier closeouts, rates and factors, coordination of government assist audits and accounting and billing system audits. Assists in the process of audit waivers and coordination with cross-functional organization. Assists in the analysis of make/buy decisions, preparation of parts, systems, assemblies or Priced Bills of Material estimates and reviews, coordination of statement of work requirements with engineering and procurement and performing risk analysis of material estimates. Assists in coordinating with others to analyze the material cost and schedule data for team, contracts and projects. Helps prepare and maintain time-phased material related dollar budget baselines, analyze performance and develop Estimates at Complete. Uses Earned Value Management practices and current systems to manage supplier cost and schedule performance. Helps manage the Bill of Material, post settlement. Reconciles deliverables to supplier payments and accounting actuals. Performs supplier invoice tracking and liquidation reconciliation. Assists in developing material dollar cash forecasts. Assists in the Integrated Baseline reviews at the subcontractors. Helps to ensure documentation is in compliance with Company and legal policies, procedures and regulations and customer requirements. Assists with gathering information for metrics reporting, web page maintenance and tracking of compliance training. Assists in business planning activities and opportunity or risk reporting. Works under close supervision.

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Southern Progress Company: Location: Birmingham, AL Description: The Lifestyle Group Business Office is looking to hire a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will serve as a key liaison with the editorial staff in Birmingham, with primary roles in monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and other fiscal projects. Specific responsibilities include: ? Working with team during the monthly financial close (including accrual analysis and preparing journal entries) ? Generating and maintaining monthly reports for the editorial department ? Communicating regularly with the editorial departments to provide cost updates and assist in management of the budget ? Performing ad hoc analysis and reporting, including issue cost summaries, T&E and temp spending ? Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Qualifications: ? Team player with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to work well with different types of people (employees, senior management, editors, vendors, etc.) ? Excellent analytical skills ? Comfort with financial details as well as big picture financial issues ? Quick learner and problem solver ? ability to adapt to changing business demands ? Ability to work under pressure, work independently and juggle multiple projects ? Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Powerpoint; familiarity with Peoplesoft Financials a plus ? Bachelor?s degree required; finance/accounting background and at least 1-2 years of experience required TimeWarner Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NCRG,117083BR