Plant Accountant

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Summary

The Plant Accountant is responsible for providing general accounting services for a manufacturing facility. This role ensures daily maintenance of accurate recordkeeping, prepares reports, and provides thorough investigation of variances.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(but not limited to…)

• Identify process improvements and implement improvements within the department and the Division.
• Prepare and distribute Daily Metrics report to team and use findings to investigate and/or correct production discrepancies.
• Support the Accounts Payable team by reviewing supplier invoices, resolving any discrepancies, and ensuring purchase orders are received correctly.
• Assist in the timely completion of the month-end financial close in accordance with Key process checklist and including accurate preparation of journal entries.
• Prepare monthly Sales & Use Tax Returns, quarterly/annual Government.
• Develops, prepares, and analyzes reports for monthly close and financial reporting cycles and budgets.
• Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure the accuracy of the plant's financial statements.
• Responsible for the financial tracking, reporting, and analysis of fixed assets and related capital projects.

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one to three years cost or general accounting experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities with a manufacturing company.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, accounts payable and general accounting principles.
• Thorough knowledge of financial statements.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others and be a participative team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer issue resolution experience needed.

Skills:

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Ability to function as a team player and be comfortable leading without authority.
• Ability to build credibility and trust.
• Ability to influence leaders and change their paradigms.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Odyssey ERP (preferred).

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