Financial Data Analyst at EJ

East Jordan, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Cost Accounting, Excel, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Inventory Management, Reporting, ERP Systems, Communication, Project Management, Standard Costing, Technology Optimization, Variance Analysis, Accounting

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

EJ has an immediate opening for a Financial Data Analyst. Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Location: This position is located at our Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan. SUMMARY This position will play a key role in evaluating our current financial systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing improvements to enhance accuracy, visibility, and financial efficiency while carrying out the normal financial responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the Company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. * Daily exposure to multiple information systems, including M3 (ERP system), Excel, DOMO, Prophix, and Salesforce. * Plays a critical role in optimizing financial processes by leveraging technology and data analysis. Helps streamline financial operations and enhance overall financial systems through evaluation and continuous improvement. * Ability to work as a team member, communicating with others in and outside the department to accomplish the Company’s goals. * Partners closely with other departments to understand financial inputs/outputs and provides guidance on operating decisions. * Assists with special projects within the department and across the Company. * Assists with the preparation of monthly reports for management. * Analyzes financial data and cost deviations to determine variance explanations. * Ability to work with external accountants providing special reports/analysis for year-end audits. * Gains a thorough understanding of the Company’s standard cost system and is responsible for maintaining and analyzing standard costing processes. * Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting. * Ability to monitor/streamline daily production/inventory transactions to ensure proper accounting per Company guidelines. * Assists with physical inventories at locations across the Company. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Computer Information Science, Accounting, or Finance. Background knowledge in Finance, Accounting, and Computer Systems are encouraged to apply. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills * Technical expertise/experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Must be detailed orientated * Ability to collaborate with various departments PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. TRAVEL Travel may be required. EJ is proud to be 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, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Financial Data Analyst will evaluate current financial systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements to enhance financial efficiency. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and collaborating with various departments.