Operations research analyst Jobs in Jackson, MS

Role and Responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and analytical Entry-Level Financial Analyst to join our growing manufacturing organization.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in financial planning, business analysis, and manufacturing finance.

The Financial Analyst will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational decision-making while working with our Macola ERP system, Power BI dashboards, commission management software, and emerging AI tools.

This position offers hands-on experience with modern financial technologies and exposure to all aspects of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, labor, material usage, and production variances.
• Assist with monthly financial close and account reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from the Macola ERP system.
• Maintain and update commission software, ensuring accurate commission calculations and reporting.
• Analyze commission data and assist in resolving discrepancies with Sales and Management.
• Support Accounts Receivable by monitoring customer accounts, assisting with collections, researching payment discrepancies, and helping reduce outstanding receivables.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve reporting, automate repetitive tasks, and support financial analysis.
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Sales to provide financial insights.

Assist the Accounting Manager with general accounting duties, special projects, audits, and other finance-related responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies and business processes. Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or prior experience in manufacturing, finance, accounting, or business analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (Macola experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or other generative AI applications for research, reporting, and productivity.

Basic understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including inventory, average costing, production reporting, and accounts receivable. Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Required to see clearly at close and intermediate distances, and to adjust focus as needed.
• Must be able to work in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
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