Junior Analyst

Greater Omaha Express•Omaha, NE

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Analyst will support the Finance Manager and broader Finance/Accounting team by assisting with data collection, financial reporting, and performance analysis. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are highly analytical, eager to learn, and ready to develop advanced Excel and reporting skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or AgEcon
Strong interest in data analysis, finance, and process improvement
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups); willingness to learn advanced features such as Power BI or VBA
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Interest or background in the beef industry, agriculture, or food production is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and presenting weekly profit and loss (P&L) statements for review with the Finance Manager
Collect and analyze data on live cattle characteristics, including weights, grades, and yields
Update and maintain live cattle futures trading records
Provide daily updates on market conditions to the Finance Manager and relevant teams
Support inventory variance analysis and assist with reconciliations
Help complete and validate USDA Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR) submissions
Track and summarize weekly joint venture activities
Contribute to Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting for finance and sales departments
Post journal entries using accepted accounting procedures and company standards
Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting
Learn and apply best practices in data organization, accuracy, and process improvement