Associate Financial Analyst at Jostens

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial accounting, Month-end close, Year-end close, Balance sheet reconciliation, Financial analysis, Margin analysis, Forecasting, Journal entries, Excel, Access, General ledger, Financial reporting, Data analysis, Project management, Communication skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ANALYST HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS' MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK ABOUT YOU: Key accounting and analysis support for the Scholastic and College sales finance activities. YOU WILL: * Month-End and Year-End Financial Accounting Close. Monthly accounting closes as it relates to journal entries for the Scholastic/College product lines, as assigned. Month-end analysis of financial performance for the Scholastic and College markets. Establish appropriate reports for backup to the month-end entries. Balance Sheet monthly reconciliations. * Weekly Metrics. Run weekly reports needed for all assigned markets' metrics within Scholastic and College. Prepare certain weekly metrics pages for sales metrics. Research weekly metrics discrepancies. * Scholastic/College Product Line Analysis. Works with product groups to make sure all sales and margins are accurately accounted for. Works with Sales and Marketing to make sure that pricing is set up and runs margin analysis. Prepare plan and forecast files for each of the Scholastic/College markets. * Other Duties. Weekly sales journal entries as assigned. Prepare commission adjustments for sales reps. Assists with pricing requests. Ad hoc reporting to support the Scholastic/College finance groups. Help support sales, marketing, and operations questions. Develop EDW, BI, and access queries to support projects, month-end, weekly metrics, and the like. Help with project implementations, such as testing and verification. Participate in other finance projects as necessary. YOU HAVE: * Experience. 0-2 years of related experience. * Education: 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance. * Technical Skills. Excellent technical skills in Accounting, with strong systems aptitude and PC skills, specifically spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), general ledger experience, and financial reporting software. * Attention to Detail. Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. * Great Communication Skills. Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization. * Typical/Expected % of Overnight Travel. Less than 5%. LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: * We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits, including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, and many more. * We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away. * We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. * We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company-paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 11 company-paid holidays, and family paid leave. * We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service. * We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $56,000 to $65,000 with annual bonus eligibility. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 26, 2026. ABOUT US: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry, and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments, and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here [https://f.io/HIAsH659]. ALL ABOUT FINANCE: Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis, and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized product lines, including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Incorta, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations, and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens! ALL ABOUT PRODUCT: Our Product team drives the ideation and development of a product offering that supports our consumers; educators, parents, and students alike, in celebrating their achievement with pride. The team is comprised of several product categories, including jewelry, stationery, graduation regalia, apparel, and celebratory accessories. This highly collaborative group works directly with Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations in business decision-making and strategy decisions to support product introductions. Team members are expected to be immersed in consumer data, direct and indirect competitive landscape, and relevant product trends. We proudly manufacture a large majority of our products in the USA by Jostens-owned and operated factories. The product team is the driver of the development process and decision making, whilst working side by side with our sourcing team to make the best purchasing and development decisions for the overall business. The success of our team is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Product Team has to offer at Jostens! AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com [recruiter@jostens.com] or (952) 830-3300. Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. 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Responsibilities

The Associate Financial Analyst will support month-end and year-end accounting closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial performance analysis for Scholastic and College markets. Additionally, the role involves preparing weekly metrics, managing sales journal entries, and assisting with pricing and margin analysis.