Financial Analyst

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

This is an entry-level accounting position, intended to assist the Plant Controller carry out his/her basic responsibilities and develop the incumbent for future growth opportunities within the corporation. You will provide accounting support for the Jefferson City location, but also may assist with two other Missouri plants. You will process monthly journal entries, helps in month-end closing and analyzes monthly results, assists in the coding and application of standard processes for spending requests, supports basic accounts payable transactions, and performs other duties necessary to the organizational accounting function.

You will develop a proficiency in a number of different accounting responsibilities and duties during the first two to three years. You will become involved with cost information covering all areas of the plant and develop a thorough understanding of the activities of various departments and how they interrelate.

You will also be required to learn and help the Plant Controller comply with all of the relevant Modine policies and help maintain a strong internal control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Help prepare financial data required for monthly journal entries, trial balances, and financial statements. Compile various reports (scrap, capital spending, perpetual inventory, etc.) for plant and corporate management to enhance the integrity of operations.
• Support fixed asset transactions such as CAPEX additions, disposals and transfers for this location. This includes a physical asset inventory task every three years completed with help from Engineering.
• Help organize and coordinate the annual physical inventories, issue and compile SAP count sheets and reports, analyze results, and make recommendations based upon the results to improve each year.
• Help review/monitor departmental and plant procedures to assure maximum effectiveness and compliance with corporate strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Help the Plant Controller and plant management team perform their fiduciary duty to control and protect company assets. This includes timely and regular preparation of balance sheet analyses and account reconciliations.
• Work with Materials Management department monitor inventory trends in Raw, WIP, and FG. This includes twice per year reviewing inventory for excess / obsolete reserve adjustment. In addition, be familiar with company cycle counting program and tracking the plants performance monthly in alignment with company procedures.
• Review and approve material requisitions. Review for proper accounting treatment and taxability.
• Review and approve monthly credit card activity for the location; ensure all expenses were properly approved and are in line with company purchasing policies.
• Assist with the preparation of internal and external audit requests. Perform research and analysis of transactions to identify support needed for proper documentation.
• Perform Accounts Receivable related activities such as daily Invoicing, processing Credit memos, and support of customer chargebacks activity for that location.
  
  

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Two years of experience preferred, but not required.
  
  

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.