Plant Accountant

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting team and a partner to the plant leadership.  The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks with a focus on GL account reconciliations and account analysis. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly journal entries ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare account analyses, including balance sheet and PL results, with a focus on automating and improving cash reconciliation process.
• Review and analyze the organization's processes and procedures and identify and recommend improvements.
• Maintain fixed asset and related depreciation schedules.
• Assist with analysis and preparation of monthly financial statements for timely distribution to management.
• Assist with annual external audits.
• Assist with special projects as requested, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills