Financial Analyst 2
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- About you / About the role: The first paragraph "ABOUT YOU: Are you a detail-oriented financial analyst ..." This is about the role and candidate. Could be "About the role". We'll put that as
About the role
with content.
- Responsibilities: The "YOU WILL:" bullet list. That's responsibilities. Use
- .
- Requirements/Qualifications: The "YOU HAVE:" section includes Education, Experience, Technical Proficiency, Communication & Collaboration, Analytical & Organizational Strength, Preferred. Could be combined into Requirements/Qualifications. We'll maybe have a section "Requirements" with
- for each bullet.
- Benefits: The "LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:" section includes healthcare, 401K, hybrid schedule, PTO, tuition reimbursement, pay transparency (salary range). Also mention schedule (hybrid 3 days a week). Pay: salary range $60,000 to $75,000 with annual bonus eligibility. Schedule: hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. Benefits: healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, etc.
We need to decide sections: Could have Benefits, Pay, Schedule separate if content present. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits" but they said use headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could still include them if they have substantive content. They do have specifics: salary range, bonus eligibility, hybrid schedule, healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement. So we could have three sections: Pay, Benefits, Schedule. But that might be many thin sections. However each has substantive content. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But they gave list of allowed headings; we are not required to use all. We can choose which to include. So we could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (covering pay, benefits, schedule). Or we could have Benefits and Pay separate but that's two sections; still okay. Schedule could be part of Benefits or separate. Let's think: The posting mentions hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. That's schedule info. Could be under Benefits or separate Schedule heading. Since schedule is a specific heading allowed, we could include Schedule section with that detail. But then we would have Benefits (healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement) and Pay (salary range, bonus) and Schedule (hybrid). That's three sections. Might be okay if each is substantive. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Three sections is not many; it's fine. Could also combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But then we lose the ability to use Pay heading. Not required to use all headings. I'd choose to have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (including pay, benefits, schedule). That's fewer sections.
But we need to follow instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., not mandatory to use exactly those. So we can use any of those. Using "Compensation & Benefits" is not in the list but could be considered similar to Benefits. Might be okay but safer to use allowed headings. Let's use Benefits heading to cover healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and maybe also mention hybrid schedule? But schedule is separate heading allowed; we could include Schedule heading for hybrid schedule. Pay heading for salary range and bonus. That yields three sections: Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Plus About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements. That's 6 sections. Might be okay but could be considered many thin? Each has decent content.
Let's see content for each:
- Benefits: healthcare (health, dental, vision), voluntary benefits (home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account), 401K plan immediate vesting, accrued paid time off and company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement after 6 months, maybe also mention for Washington residents specifics (13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, family paid leave). That's substantive.
- Pay: salary range $60,000 to $75,000 with annual bonus eligibility.
- Schedule: hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
Thus each has content.
We also need to include "ABOUT US" and "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" sections? Those are descriptive about company; could be considered "About the company" but not required headings. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The "ABOUT US" and "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" are substantive but not fitting under standard headings. Could we include a section "About the company"? Not in list but could be considered similar to "About the role"? Might be okay to include as About Jostens
but not in list. Safer to omit? The instruction says we can use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. It doesn't forbid other headings but says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). The e.g. suggests those are examples; we could still use other headings but better to stick to those. The "ABOUT US" is not about the role; it's about the company. Could we incorporate that into About the role? Might be redundant. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info. If we omit a section, we lose that info. So we need to include it somewhere. Perhaps we can include a section "About the company" using About the company
. It's not in the examples but likely acceptable as a heading. The instruction didn't restrict to only those headings; it gave examples. So we can use any heading as long as it's . We'll include About Jostens.
Similarly "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" could be part of About Jostens or separate "About the finance team". Could be included under About Jostens.
We need to avoid boilerplate: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to strip out the ADA statement, EEO, California Privacy Policy, application deadline? Application deadline is maybe considered application instruction? It says "APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2026". That's application instruction; we should remove it. Also "Watch a short video about us here ." That's maybe a link; could be considered navigation? Probably remove.
Also "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): ..." remove.
Also "Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." remove.
Also "California Privacy Policy: ..." remove.
Also "APPLICATION DEADLINE:" remove.
Also "Watch a short video about us here ." remove.
Also maybe "HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS’ MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK" is a location line; we could keep as part of About the role or maybe as a short p. It's substantive location info. We'll keep.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
Requirements
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
...
Schedule
...
About Jostens
...
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using.
Now extract content.
About the role: The first paragraph after location line: "ABOUT YOU: Are you a detail-oriented financial analyst looking to expand your skills in a dynamic corporate setting? We’re seeking a Financial Analyst 2 to support SG&A cost centers through hands-on financial analysis, reporting, and planning. In this role, you’ll contribute to critical month-end activities, partner with department managers, and provide insights that help drive better business decisions. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in corporate finance and grow your career at Jostens."
We should keep that as prose. Possibly also include the location line? The location line "HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS’ MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK" could be placed as a short p before About the role or after. It's location/hybrid info; but we already have Schedule section for hybrid schedule. Might duplicate. Could keep location line as part of About the role? Might be okay. But we have Schedule section separate; we could still include location line as a short p about location. However the instruction says do not repeat job title as heading; location line is fine.
We'll include location line as a before About the role? Or after? Probably before.
Now Responsibilities: The "YOU WILL:" list:
- Support Monthly and Annual Closes. Coordinate monthly accounting close activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and establish accruals for assigned SG&A categories.
- Analyze and Report Financial Performance. Produce monthly SG&A reporting with variance analysis to plan and prior year, including written commentary.
- Support Planning and Forecasting. Assist in quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned cost centers and balance sheet accounts.
- Contribute to Compliance Activities. Participate in quarterly and annual corporate reporting, audits, and SOX compliance as needed.
- Assist Department Managers. Support SG&A budget owners with questions, data requests, and ad hoc reporting needs.
- Engage in Cross-Functional Projects. Participate in other finance and business projects as necessary to support broader organizational goals.
- Typical/expected % of overnight travel: Up to 5%
We need to keep all. The travel line is also a responsibility? It's a note; we can include as list item.
Now Requirements: The "YOU HAVE:" section includes:
Education. A 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience. 2-3 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.
Technical Proficiency. Excellent accounting skills with strong systems aptitude, including Excel, Access, general ledger systems, and financial reporting tools.
Communication & Collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Analytical & Organizational Strength. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred. Experience with Oracle general ledger and BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and familiarity with SAP BPC for financial reporting.
We could format each as list items. The "Preferred." could be a sub-item or separate list item indicating preferred qualifications.
Now Benefits: From "
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - About you / About the role: The first paragraph "ABOUT YOU: Are you a detail-oriented financial analyst ..." This is about the role and candidate. Could be "About the role". We'll put that as
About the role
withcontent. - Responsibilities: The "YOU WILL:" bullet list. That's responsibilities. Use
- .
- Requirements/Qualifications: The "YOU HAVE:" section includes Education, Experience, Technical Proficiency, Communication & Collaboration, Analytical & Organizational Strength, Preferred. Could be combined into Requirements/Qualifications. We'll maybe have a section "Requirements" with
- for each bullet.
- Benefits: The "LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:" section includes healthcare, 401K, hybrid schedule, PTO, tuition reimbursement, pay transparency (salary range). Also mention schedule (hybrid 3 days a week). Pay: salary range $60,000 to $75,000 with annual bonus eligibility. Schedule: hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. Benefits: healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, etc.
We need to decide sections: Could have Benefits, Pay, Schedule separate if content present. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits" but they said use headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could still include them if they have substantive content. They do have specifics: salary range, bonus eligibility, hybrid schedule, healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement. So we could have three sections: Pay, Benefits, Schedule. But that might be many thin sections. However each has substantive content. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But they gave list of allowed headings; we are not required to use all. We can choose which to include. So we could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (covering pay, benefits, schedule). Or we could have Benefits and Pay separate but that's two sections; still okay. Schedule could be part of Benefits or separate. Let's think: The posting mentions hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. That's schedule info. Could be under Benefits or separate Schedule heading. Since schedule is a specific heading allowed, we could include Schedule section with that detail. But then we would have Benefits (healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement) and Pay (salary range, bonus) and Schedule (hybrid). That's three sections. Might be okay if each is substantive. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Three sections is not many; it's fine. Could also combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But then we lose the ability to use Pay heading. Not required to use all headings. I'd choose to have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (including pay, benefits, schedule). That's fewer sections.
But we need to follow instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., not mandatory to use exactly those. So we can use any of those. Using "Compensation & Benefits" is not in the list but could be considered similar to Benefits. Might be okay but safer to use allowed headings. Let's use Benefits heading to cover healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and maybe also mention hybrid schedule? But schedule is separate heading allowed; we could include Schedule heading for hybrid schedule. Pay heading for salary range and bonus. That yields three sections: Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Plus About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements. That's 6 sections. Might be okay but could be considered many thin? Each has decent content. Let's see content for each: - Benefits: healthcare (health, dental, vision), voluntary benefits (home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account), 401K plan immediate vesting, accrued paid time off and company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement after 6 months, maybe also mention for Washington residents specifics (13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, family paid leave). That's substantive. - Pay: salary range $60,000 to $75,000 with annual bonus eligibility. - Schedule: hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. Thus each has content. We also need to include "ABOUT US" and "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" sections? Those are descriptive about company; could be considered "About the company" but not required headings. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. The "ABOUT US" and "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" are substantive but not fitting under standard headings. Could we include a section "About the company"? Not in list but could be considered similar to "About the role"? Might be okay to include as
About Jostens
but not in list. Safer to omit? The instruction says we can use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. It doesn't forbid other headings but says usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). The e.g. suggests those are examples; we could still use other headings but better to stick to those. The "ABOUT US" is not about the role; it's about the company. Could we incorporate that into About the role? Might be redundant. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep that info. If we omit a section, we lose that info. So we need to include it somewhere. Perhaps we can include a section "About the company" using
About the company
. It's not in the examples but likely acceptable as a heading. The instruction didn't restrict to only those headings; it gave examples. So we can use any heading as long as it's. We'll include About Jostens. Similarly "ALL ABOUT FINANCE" could be part of About Jostens or separate "About the finance team". Could be included under About Jostens. We need to avoid boilerplate: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we need to strip out the ADA statement, EEO, California Privacy Policy, application deadline? Application deadline is maybe considered application instruction? It says "APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2026". That's application instruction; we should remove it. Also "Watch a short video about us here ." That's maybe a link; could be considered navigation? Probably remove. Also "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): ..." remove. Also "Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer..." remove. Also "California Privacy Policy: ..." remove. Also "APPLICATION DEADLINE:" remove. Also "Watch a short video about us here ." remove. Also maybe "HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS’ MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK" is a location line; we could keep as part of About the role or maybe as a short p. It's substantive location info. We'll keep. Now we need to format. Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
Requirements
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
...
Schedule
...
About Jostens
...
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using. Now extract content. About the role: The first paragraph after location line: "ABOUT YOU: Are you a detail-oriented financial analyst looking to expand your skills in a dynamic corporate setting? We’re seeking a Financial Analyst 2 to support SG&A cost centers through hands-on financial analysis, reporting, and planning. In this role, you’ll contribute to critical month-end activities, partner with department managers, and provide insights that help drive better business decisions. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in corporate finance and grow your career at Jostens." We should keep that as prose. Possibly also include the location line? The location line "HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS’ MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK" could be placed as a short p before About the role or after. It's location/hybrid info; but we already have Schedule section for hybrid schedule. Might duplicate. Could keep location line as part of About the role? Might be okay. But we have Schedule section separate; we could still include location line as a short p about location. However the instruction says do not repeat job title as heading; location line is fine. We'll include location line as abefore About the role? Or after? Probably before. Now Responsibilities: The "YOU WILL:" list: - Support Monthly and Annual Closes. Coordinate monthly accounting close activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and establish accruals for assigned SG&A categories. - Analyze and Report Financial Performance. Produce monthly SG&A reporting with variance analysis to plan and prior year, including written commentary. - Support Planning and Forecasting. Assist in quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for assigned cost centers and balance sheet accounts. - Contribute to Compliance Activities. Participate in quarterly and annual corporate reporting, audits, and SOX compliance as needed. - Assist Department Managers. Support SG&A budget owners with questions, data requests, and ad hoc reporting needs. - Engage in Cross-Functional Projects. Participate in other finance and business projects as necessary to support broader organizational goals. - Typical/expected % of overnight travel: Up to 5% We need to keep all. The travel line is also a responsibility? It's a note; we can include as list item. Now Requirements: The "YOU HAVE:" section includes: Education. A 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience. 2-3 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience. Technical Proficiency. Excellent accounting skills with strong systems aptitude, including Excel, Access, general ledger systems, and financial reporting tools. Communication & Collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. Analytical & Organizational Strength. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred. Experience with Oracle general ledger and BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and familiarity with SAP BPC for financial reporting. We could format each as list items. The "Preferred." could be a sub-item or separate list item indicating preferred qualifications. Now Benefits: From "
- for each bullet.
- Benefits: The "LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:" section includes healthcare, 401K, hybrid schedule, PTO, tuition reimbursement, pay transparency (salary range). Also mention schedule (hybrid 3 days a week). Pay: salary range $60,000 to $75,000 with annual bonus eligibility. Schedule: hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. Benefits: healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, etc.
We need to decide sections: Could have Benefits, Pay, Schedule separate if content present. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits" but they said use headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could still include them if they have substantive content. They do have specifics: salary range, bonus eligibility, hybrid schedule, healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement. So we could have three sections: Pay, Benefits, Schedule. But that might be many thin sections. However each has substantive content. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But they gave list of allowed headings; we are not required to use all. We can choose which to include. So we could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (covering pay, benefits, schedule). Or we could have Benefits and Pay separate but that's two sections; still okay. Schedule could be part of Benefits or separate. Let's think: The posting mentions hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week. That's schedule info. Could be under Benefits or separate Schedule heading. Since schedule is a specific heading allowed, we could include Schedule section with that detail. But then we would have Benefits (healthcare, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement) and Pay (salary range, bonus) and Schedule (hybrid). That's three sections. Might be okay if each is substantive. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Three sections is not many; it's fine. Could also combine Pay and Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits". But then we lose the ability to use Pay heading. Not required to use all headings. I'd choose to have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Compensation & Benefits (including pay, benefits, schedule). That's fewer sections.
But we need to follow instruction: "Use