Plant Accountant

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Purpose

Proactive maintenance of accounting functions at plant locations including day to day functions associated with inventory management and costing.  Work closely with plant manager for increased financial visibility at the plant level

Essential Functions

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation
• Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs
• Analyzes variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures ensuring results are accurately reported
• Produces daily, weekly, monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance
• Assists local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
• Assists division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process. Records reoccurring expenses, such as depreciation, taxes, insurance for the location
• Assist in both internal/external audits
• Ensures adequate internal controls exist and are utilized at the plant level. Identifies areas of weakness and assists local management in implementing corrective action
• Assists local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual plan
• Participate as a member of plant managers staff by involvement in regular staff meetings and month management review meetings
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset System for the location
• Analyzes inventory variances/transactions, plus inventory control cycle count program
• All other duties assigned

Education and Training

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting required
• CMA/CPA certificate a plus
• MBA Degree a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Manufacturing cost experience (2-3 years) preferred
• Cost analysis in a manufacturing/machining environment strongly preferred.  Experience in standard cost systems strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze and interpret data required
• Familiarly with General Accounting required (A/P, Payroll, General Ledger)
• Solid PC and mainframe software skills (MS Office, MRP, Ledger, Query) required
• QAD experience a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in standard cost rate development a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in cost quote development a plus

Physical Demands

• Constant sitting, cervical spine motion, simple grasp, and fine manipulation
• Frequent reaching
• Occasional standing, walking, and balancing
• Minimal lifting and carrying 1-5 lbs. 1-25 feet
• Push/pull 1-10 lbs. 1-5 feet

Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Office/Administrative
• Lighting: Adequate
• Ventilation: Adequate
• Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat

Behavioral Traits

• Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation & BenefitsWe offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.