Launch Program Associate, Finance

Company: MSC Industrial Supply Co., Inc.
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Build a better career with MSC. Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Watch HERE to find out why you should work at MSC and join us as we continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. Requisition ID :--5778 Employment Type :--Full Time Job Category :--Accounting/Audit/Finance Work Location : Davidson, NC (CSC) State or Province :--North Carolina (US-NC) Potential Work--Location :--United States : North Carolina : Charlotte Seeking Candidates within the US (Remote to Start)The--Launch Rotational Program is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for talented, high-performing graduates. Unlike most programs, this is customized to each candidate and provides participants the ability to work directly with executives, creating a unique high-touch experience. As a participant, you would be joining a dynamic team that sets the foundation for a successful launch to your career.BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: The Launch Program, Finance Associate is responsible for a wide range of various important duties. This position will be part of our rotational Launch Program. Assignments will include working with our Internal Audit, FP&A and other Finance functions. The associate will be able to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that are necessary to prepare the graduate for a successful career at MSC.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Actively work with associates and management at various locations to perform some or all of the following:* Participate on internal financial audits, operational reviews, and field audits.* Perform independent inventory count procedures.* Completes quarterly internal control testing and review of external public reporting.* Design and execute analyses with summary reports for management consumption to guide decisions and drive profitability.* Analyze financial statements for innovative and improvement opportunities.* Complete budget and forecast solicitation and analysis, owning certain areas of the company. * Conducts business and financial analysis to identify strategic performance opportunities.* Performs measurement of investment benefits relative to financial commitments.* Collaborates with finance team associates to develop presentations including financial plans, company projects and initiatives. * Assist with tracking and reporting of monthly physical inventory.* Provide business assistance to various groups within the Finance group where requested. * Prepares account reconciliations.* Post journal entries as requested. * Plan, execute, and complete special projects as assigned.* Embody the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission. * Performs additional duties as required.INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES:* To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge experience level and abilities required. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:* A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a business or HR-related discipline from an accredited college or university. * Excellent academic record (minimum 3.5 GPA) SKILLS:* Strong leadership qualities.* Highly organized, exhibit high level of initiative and strong problem solving ability required.* Strong work ethic.* Computer literacy and proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software is required. * Excellent analytical and data manipulation skills are required. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills are also required. MISCELLANEOUS:* A valid state driver's license.* The ability to travel up to 10Why MSC People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works.Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.Equal Opportunity Statement At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law.

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