Financial Compensation Analyst Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Financial Analyst II The Financial Analyst II supports manufacturing accounting and financial operations through inventory reconciliations, financial reporting, variance analysis, cost accounting, and MRO inventory support activities. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance teams to investigate and resolve inventory, purchasing, receiving, and accounting issues while ensuring accurate financial results.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities who is comfortable working with large datasets, identifying root causes, driving process improvements, and partnering across functions to resolve complex business issues in a fast-paced environment.Essential Functions

• Perform inventory reconciliations and analyze inventory-related variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support MRO inventory management by monitoring inventory activity, reviewing transaction reports, and investigating discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance teams to resolve purchase order, receiving, inventory, and accounting issues.
• Review and correct inventory, purchasing, and financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and support business decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and automate recurring financial, inventory, and operational reports.
• Support cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, spending analysis, and profitability reporting.
• Investigate and explain financial variances, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Utilize ERP systems, Excel, Python, R, Power BI, and other analytical tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and leverage automation to increase efficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn new processes, systems, and business functions.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years - Experience in Position

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years - Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years - Experience managing projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new processes, systems, and business functions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze large volumes of data while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and drive them to resolution.

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

• Preferred:
  • MBA in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary $82,011.54 - $118,916.74 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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