Application Analyst - Financial Systems

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

• Financial Database Subject Matter Expert/Analyst – develop an in-depth understanding of current and future states of the company’s financial, operational systems and processes to record, verify, and provide accounting‑related data. Analyze and implement software applications to develop an understanding of new and existing reports by investigating the user’s needs. Identify system processes to provide desired output data and provide training on how to review and evaluate financial transactions.
  
  Support the deployment of financial and operational accounting systems/processes within the United States and globally. Provide guidance on multiple attributes of financial statement transactions to improve research and reporting capabilities. Support process improvement initiatives from a data maintenance perspective to improve internal processes and/or management reporting.
• Technical Knowledge Support – understand, evaluate, and support the implementation of financial accounting systems in coordination with the company’s IT team. Provide application support and input for programming changes requested from accounting and other departments and work with IT on changes.
• Miscellaneous – assist in special financial and business‑related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses. Assist management with projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5–7 years’ related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Technology)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel (0‑5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0‑5%)

• Experience connecting multiple complex data sources and identifying relevant underlying data relationships that drive business value. Experience with accounting software, Onestream ideally, and supporting system deployments, and post‑system implementation issue resolution. Good written, verbal, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Keen understanding of business objectives and ability to apply this understanding to recommend and implement reporting solutions. Good problem‑solving skills along with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  Participate in a variety of financial accounting related activities to move projects forward and objectively analyze accounting processes, systems, and financial statement risks. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Physical and Mental Requirements – per 8‑hour shift. Sit 8 hours and stand 0 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard.
  
  Infrequent lifting, walking, and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full‑time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology, Finance, and Analyst

• Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, and Banking