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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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
