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Financial Analyst at Eaton in Jackson, MI

Entry LevelOn-siteJackson, MI$71k–$105k/yr

Skills

accountingfinancial reportingfinancial analysisforecastingvariance analysisprofit planninginventory reportingcost analysisauditinternal controlssox complianceoracle erpmicrosoft excelgovernment accounting

Job Description

Summary: Eaton is a global technology leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Financial Analyst for their Jackson, MI facility. This role is responsible for performing all accounting functions, financial reporting, and analysis for the manufacturing plant, supporting management with budget analysis and cost reporting.

Responsibilities:
- Perform sales and margin reporting
- Perform financial planning and analysis activities (forecasting, annual profit plan, etc.)
- Troubleshoot existing accounting systems to correct errors/problems so they do not repeat
- Support development of new procedures and process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting
- Support month-end analysis
- Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts
- Support annual profit planning activities
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
- Measure, analyze and explain variances and provide commentary
- Assist in maintaining accurate standard and current cost system
- Conduct physical inventory per Eaton Financial Policy

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an accounting or finance role, inclusive of internships
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any 'CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.'
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution
- CPA and/or CMA
- Experience within the manufacturing industry and/or Aerospace industry
- Previous audit/internal controls/SOX experience
- Oracle or other ERP experience along with advanced Microsoft skills
- Government Accounting and Reporting experience

Required Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Profit Planning, Inventory Reporting, Cost Analysis, Audit, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel, Government Accounting

Benefits: Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work., Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.