ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - 400000 PLANT ACCOUNTING
Monday, February 24, 2025
Job Title: Plant Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance: Domestic Manufacturing
Job Summary:
The Plant Accountant will support two facilities (Tiffin, OH and Cornwall, Ontario, Canada), with the focus being on the Cornwall facility. This includes running daily / weekly reports, administering cash related functions, handling payroll related duties, assisting in the creation and maintenance of standard cost and account analysis.
Responsibilities:
* Review daily dashboard and weekly consolidated production reports for both plants, but also be able to prepare them when needed.
* Manage cash related functions and work with Shared Services. This includes petty cash, invoices, freight damage reports and managing any checks received.
* Prepare payroll entries, payroll accruals, monthly consolidated headcount report and prepare any payroll related reporting.
* Prepare and review monthly journal entries, monthly account analysis of specific accounts and payroll accrual.
* Prepare balance sheet recons and income statement reviews.
* Assist in the creation and maintenance of the item standard costs.
* Assist manufacturing as they develop strategies and establish objectives.
* Will be involved with physical inventory counting.
* Help in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
* Quarterly obsolete reserve workings.
* Yearly re-cost workings.
* Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
* At least two years of experience in an accounting position (manufacturing experience would be preferred).
* Proven analytical skills.
* Computer skills including the AS400 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office.
* Must be very strong and efficient in excel.
* Excellent communication skills. Must be able to provide suggestions and not just wait for instructions.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision; self-motivated.
* Must be a hands-on accountant and get involved operationally.
* Expected to be at the factory (Cornwall Location).
* Willing and able to adapt to changes with the needs of the organization.
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