• Financial Systems Analyst

    EJ (East Jordan, MI)


    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 Companys 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 Companys 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 is preferred, though candidates with extensive experience in the field will be considered. Background knowledge in Finance is a plus but not required. Individuals with a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Finance or Accounting are encouraged to apply with a background in computer systems.

    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.