The Role
Manage monthly close, cost accounting, inventory review, payroll and accounts payable for one manufacturing plant. Prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, support year-end close and assist with general accounting and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Parker Plastics, Inc. (“PPI”) is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four manufacturing plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. PPI is looking to add an accounting professional to join our growing company and help support our accounting and finance team.
Why Parker?
Benefits
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for one of our four plants, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Education / Experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
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Parker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.
Why Parker?
- A 30-year strong manufacturing company
- Focused on growth, efficiency and continuous improvement as a company
- Striving to provide opportunity, stability & work-life balance for our employees
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays immediately after hire date
- Paid vacation and PTO days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company funded HSA contributions
- Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- And more!
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for one of our four plants, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close for one manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
- Review and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and results
- Process payroll for one manufacturing plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)
- Manage accounts payable for one plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser
- Enter approved invoices in company’s ERP system (IQMS) and process check runs for assigned locations on a weekly basis
- Assist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountants
- Participate in general accounting operations, including but not limited to cash application, customer pricing updates, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and other related tasks
- Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- 0 – 7+ years of experience in Accounting
- ERP system and general ledger management experience a plus
- Experience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plus
- Good Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, look-up functionality and formatting of reports
- Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)
- Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plus
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic required
- Consistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolution
- Self-starter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assigned
- Flexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quickly
- Comfortable in a small office and team setting
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to be onsite at one of our four locations (Pleasant Prairie, WI; North Las Vegas, NV; Sand Springs, OK; Hagerstown, MD). Not a remote position.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects
- Limited travel required (<10%). Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of time
- Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse when meeting with production personnel
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Parker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 0 - 7+ years of experience in Accounting
- Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, report formatting)
- Base knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures
- Ability to be onsite at one of four plant locations (Pleasant Prairie WI, North Las Vegas NV, Sand Springs OK, Hagerstown MD)
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and travel up to 10%
- Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Self-starter and flexible, able to handle multiple projects
- ERP system and general ledger management experience (IQMS preferred)
- Experience using payroll systems (Paychex, ADP, etc.)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting
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The Company
What We Do
Parker Plastics, Inc. (“PPI”) is a custom blow molder of plastic bottles and containers. Since 1989, Parker Plastics has focused on developing customer-driven packaging solutions with the highest quality products and customer service levels. PPI utilizes extrusion blow molding and re-heat and blow processes to manufacture products made of PET, HDPE, LDPE and Polypropylene resins (all BPA free). PPI operates four 100,000+ sq. ft. facilities located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Hagerstown, Maryland, and North Las Vegas, Nevada. Are you looking for a career, not just a job? Come join us! WE ARE HIRING FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS AT ALL FOUR OF OUR PLANTS! Parker Plastics is looking for dedicated people for our manufacturing facilities located throughout the country in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Maryland and Nevada. We are currently searching for Supervisors, Quality Assurance Technicians, Mechanics, Material Handlers and Bottle Inspectors. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including 401K and profit sharing and a supportive culture that fosters growth and development. For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://www.parker-plastics.com/contact-us/careers
