Plant Accountant

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all costs are accurately reported, including production-related costs, cost of sales, and operating/overhead expenses. You will also be responsible for periodic reporting of operational metrics to plant and business unit management. Additional duties include data analysis, identifying areas for process and/or cost improvement, extracting data and creating reports, month-end closing journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related KPI reports.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and perform month-end close on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Code invoices, reconcile accounts, and provide variance explanations.
• Assist with the annual budget and monthly forecasting with related variance reporting.
• Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Adhere to the system of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Generate inventory and operational reports for management.
• Coordinate and reconcile semi-annual physical inventory counts.
• Provide assistance to internal auditors by gathering necessary account information and providing relevant support.
• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll and payroll reporting as needed.
• Assist with requests from external auditors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP, UltiPro, UKG.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% in-office presence, Monday to Friday from 6 am to 3:30 pm.