Financial Analyst - Financial Systems

Lee Enterprises is seeking a hands-on analyst to partner with the Director of FP&A to support the company's financial reporting operations. Primary responsibilities include administration and maintenance of the financial general ledger, accounts payable systems and reporting integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Maintain integrity of financial information submitted to produce accurate financialsPerform administration roles required for system maintenance of monthly, quarterly and yearly processesFacilitate month end GL and PL close processesManage systems development and support new ERP system implementationAdministrate chart of accountsCreate, deliver and maintain training for enterprise use of financial applicationsDesign various processes to improve productivityIdentify trends and recommend improvements accordinglyAssist FP&A team with budget preparationWork cross functionally with a variety of departments with various reports, including variance analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Desire to improve efficiencies through the use of technologyStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentMust possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to prioritize and schedule workflowPossess organization skills to manage several projects simultaneouslyAbility to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentMust assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of productFour-year degree in finance/accounting and 2 years work experience

This position will be located at Lee Enterprises headquarters office, in Davenport, Iowa.