The Senior Accountant –
This role focuses on plant-level accounting activities while partnering closely with both plant operations and corporate accounting teams. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and review plant-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Analyze plant Balance Sheet and P&L results and variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of plant results.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate financials into corporate results.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline financial and operational processes.
- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.
- Assist with external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Assist with general accounting tasks and ad hoc requests as needed.
- Provide guidance to plant staff accountants and assist with training as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Manufacturing or multi-site environment experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes required.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-site coordination.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle,) and advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applies deep accounting and financial expertise to support sound business decisions. Understands the impact of accounting outcomes on site and corporate performance.
- Seeks out process improvements and automation opportunities with accounting and reporting workflows. Encourages continuous improvement and helps implement best practices across sites and corporate functions.
- Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and ensures compliance with policies. Takes ownership of outcomes and follows through on commitments with a sense of urgency.
- Thinks beyond individual sites/departments to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization. Balances corporate objectives with site-level realities and promotes standardization of accounting practices across all locations.
- Builds trust and collaboration among accounting team. Communicates effectively, develops others, and fosters a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
. . . Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws: rate of pay listed is on a per hour basis. You will be entitled to health insurance once employed for 60 days and you must work 30 hours per week, on average, per month to enroll and maintain health insurance through Complete Staffing Solutions. Once both qualifiers are met you must complete the enrollment packet and your benefits will start on the first of the subsequent month. . . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin or any other legally protected class. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law. #ZIP
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