We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial insight for the plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role partners closely with plant leadership and business unit stakeholders to evaluate operating results, strengthen cost controls, and support forecasting and budgeting activities. The position also contributes to month-end close, standard cost maintenance, and financial analysis that helps guide production and profitability decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, update, and monitor standard cost data for materials and labor, including the setup and maintenance of bills of materials and production routings.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and standard results by identifying cost drivers and providing clear variance analysis for plant leadership.<br>• Support month-end activities by preparing inventory-related journal entries, assisting with close processes, and validating production and cost reporting.<br>• Review labor and payroll data each week to ensure employee hours are accurately reconciled across plant and payroll records.<br>• Analyze manufacturing capacity, line utilization, and operational performance to help improve efficiency and financial outcomes.<br>• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that compare production results, material usage, labor performance, and key plant metrics.<br>• Track customer-owned inventory balances and usage patterns, and explain changes that affect consumption and cost performance.<br>• Identify and calculate special billing opportunities by compiling material and labor cost details tied to plant activity.<br>• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, cost savings analysis, and financial support for new product costing across one or more sites.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit and Collections Specialist to support financial operations for a manufacturing company in Muskegon, Michigan. This role focuses on strengthening cash flow, evaluating customer creditworthiness, and maintaining accurate receivables and tax records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, sales, and service teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee customer receivables by monitoring open balances, following up on past-due invoices, and keeping account activity current and accurate.<br>• Evaluate new and existing customer credit profiles, recommend appropriate terms and limits, and take action on holds when risk warrants further review.<br>• Research billing concerns, disputed charges, and payment variances to bring accounts into balance and resolve issues promptly.<br>• Prepare and distribute customer account statements, apply incoming payments, record cash activity, and maintain supporting documentation for credits and rebates.<br>• Handle sales tax administration by maintaining exemption records, supporting tax filings, monitoring nexus-related requirements, and assisting with Avalara processes.<br>• Create journal entries and contribute to monthly close tasks by ensuring financial data is recorded completely and on schedule.<br>• Provide support for reporting, forecasting, audit preparation, and inventory-related accounting activities as needed.<br>• Work closely with sales and customer service teams to address account questions while preserving strong client relationships and service levels.<br>• Maintain organized financial records and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within credit and collections workflows.