Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Financial Analyst-Hybrid 

Major Responsibilities:

Serve as the subject matter expert on key vendor allowance program attributes, including proof of performance, vendor debits, contract management, analysis, forecasting and tracking. Be the bridge between Category, Finance, and Accounting for ad fund program and incremental vendor accrual/debits. Work closely with the merchants to ensure proper accrual and full collection of all possible funds. Utilize existing trackers to document debits and answer inquiries as requested. Prepare monthly key metric reporting for Merchandising to review during monthly meetings with Merchandise and Accounting. As well as present the metrics to the leadership team during quarterly business reviews Complete root-cause analysis of variances among actuals, forecast, budget and prior year results; recommend and implement approaches to maximize allowance recoveries. Dig into discrepancies or disputes with the Vendors or verify the accounting is correct. Serve as an administrator for the Ironclad application to review and assist with routing agreements for approval. Including modifying approver groups, relaying new agreements to accounting, and helping set up access for new associates. Continually assess core business processes, procedures, and systems to identify risks and opportunities for process improvement. Recommends practical and efficient business solutions. Minimize risk and exposure by ensuring business processes meet Sarbanes Oxley guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Understand and demonstrate Essendant’s Core Values.

 

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Analytical Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to use logic to solve problems. Exceptionally detail oriented. Finance Skills: Understands the language of Finance and Accounting, particularly related to rebate/allowances and revenue recognition. Ability to gather, analyze and organize complex financial data, identifying compelling trends and opportunities that drive action and enable measurable results. Communication: Demonstrated strong listening, written, oral communication and presentation skills.  Demonstrates ability to establish and nurture positive, collaborative relationships in an organization. Organization Skills: Self-starter and action-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities under tight deadlines. Computer Skills: High level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook; Fundamental knowledge of Hyperion/Toad, Vistex, and SAP a plus.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree required, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, General Business, Operations Management or similar field 3-5 years work experience a plus

Benefits:

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401k with matching Company Holidays Overtime Pay for hourly employees Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time Maternity and Parental leave benefits Employee discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT ESSENDANT

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.