Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystEJ has an immediate opening for a Financial 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.SummaryThis position will play a key role in evaluating and maintaining our standard costs, reviewing cost variances, monitoring inventory valuations, and analyzing our manufacturing costs to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Gains a thorough understanding of the Company's standard cost system and is responsible for maintaining and analyzing standard costing processes.Analyzes financial data and cost deviations to determine variance explanations.Monitors inventory accuracy through transaction reviews, cycle counts, and variance analysis to ensure proper accounting per Company guidelines.Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.Prepares cost and inventory analysis to support month-end close, audits, budgeting, and management reporting.Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes, inventory controls, and reporting accuracy.Daily exposure to multiple information systems, including M3 (ERP system), Excel, DOMO, Prophix, and Salesforce.Assists with physical inventories at locations across the Company.Ability to work with external accountants providing special reports/analysis for year-end audits.Ability to work as a team member, communicating with others in and outside the department to accomplish the Company's goals.Assists with special projects within the department and across the Company.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.QualificationsTo 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: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Science, Business, or related field.Other Skills and AbilitiesStrong analytical mindset and problem-solving skillsStrong computer skills, including accurate typing, efficient data entry, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointMust be detail orientedAbility to collaborate with various departmentsPhysical DemandsThe 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 EnvironmentThe 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.TravelTravel 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.