Associate Financial Analyst

Jostens • Minneapolis, MN

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Key accounting and analysis support for the Scholastic and College sales finance activities.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of related experience.
• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent technical skills in Accounting, with strong systems aptitude and PC skills, specifically spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), general ledger experience, and financial reporting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Less than 5% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage)
• Voluntary benefits, including home and car insurance, pet insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401K plan with immediate vesting
• Hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week
• Accrued paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service
• Salary range is $56,000 to $65,000
• Annual bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees