
Plant Accountant
Universal Forest Products, Inc.Washington, NC
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Senior-level
Job Description
Job Summary
The Plant Accountant is responsible for supporting plant operations with accounting, administrative, and financial analysis needs. Works under general direction; exercises discretion and judgement on work priority on a regular basis; and requires a certain degree of creativity and autonomy to perform the job.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Financial Business partner for plant management
- P&L reporting and analysis
- Lead weekly and monthly plant closing activities
- Ad hoc financial reporting to support operational decision-making
- Analyzes inventory production reporting to ensure adherence to business processes
- Reviews Aged Inventory
- Lead annual budgeting process
- Lead monthly forecasting process
- Assist plant management with capital expenditures ROI analysis
- Audit physical inventory and administer cycle count procedures at the plant
- Monitor internal controls
- Preventing fraud and safeguarding company assets
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another business related major required
- Working knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance practices
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an Accounting/Admin position
- Experience in custom manufacturing environment preferred
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Construction accounting experience a plus
- Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook required)
- Proficiency with Excel and pivot table reporting
- Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking
- Demonstrates great analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates ability to interact with all organizational levels and to maintain and safeguard confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work hours mandated by management
- Ability to travel 25%
- Ability to pass a drug test
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This job at Universal Forest Products, Inc. is located in Washington, NC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
Universal Forest Products, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
Universal Forest Products, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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