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 financials Perform administration roles required for system maintenance of monthly, quarterly and yearly processes Facilitate month end GL and PL close processes Manage systems development and support new ERP system implementation Administrate chart of accounts Create, deliver and maintain training for enterprise use of financial applications Design various processes to improve productivity Identify trends and recommend improvements accordingly Assist FP&A team with budget preparation Work cross functionally with a variety of departments with various reports, including variance analysis CORE COMPETENCIES: Desire to improve efficiencies through the use of technology Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well in a team environment Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to prioritize and schedule workflow Possess organization skills to manage several projects simultaneously Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment Must assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of product Four-year degree in finance/accounting and 2 years work experience This position will be located at Lee Enterprises headquarters office, in Davenport, Iowa.