Plant Accountant

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