Senior Plant Accountant

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Description

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity?

We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide support as a Senior Plant Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for finance and accounting functions at assigned plants and/or cost centers; this includes financial analyses, period-ending accounting processes, reporting, asset management through inventory and accounting reconciliation, forecasting, budgeting, and general audit duties. Utilizes manufacturing cost accounting procedures.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

What you will be doing:

• Analyze standard costs change drivers related to material, labor, overhead, freight and tariffs.


• Research complex transactions and prepares documentation outlining issues and conclusions.


• Work with business leaders to create budgets/forecasts and analyzes results to the plans through monthly scorecard meetings.


• Review manufacturing and distribution procedures and recommends changes in operations and financial activities that will improve productivity and effectiveness of the assigned business units.


• Track revenue and expenses. Reviews finances for assigned plants/cost centers.


• Conduct annual physical inventories or supports cycle counts throughout the year


• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses.


• Ensure that the internal control procedures are established and followed in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley and in compliance with company guidelines.


• Prepare journal entries, period-end reporting, accruals, amortization schedules, and other reports.


• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

What You Need:

Skills and Abilities

• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with vendors, internal and external customers, and other employees.


• Works collaboratively across the organization, with other Finance teams, Treasury, Legal, Auditors and other business partners.


• Is responsible for driving change in their respective business units that will lead to more efficient and effective operations


• Has a strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes


• Writes reports and corresponds with many levels of management to meet their requirements.


• Up to 20% travel required to local Franklin Electric sites

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).


• Five to eight years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).

Computer Skills

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  Intermediate: JD Edwards E-1 experience (preferred).


• 
  Advanced: Microsoft Office suite (required)


• 
  Intermediate: Business Intelligence or similar power business reporting tools (required).


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  Intermediate: Data Analytics, Power BI, SQL/ODS (preferred)

Don't feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements


• Generous paid time off & holidays


• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms


• On site café & complimentary beverage stations


• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths


• 401(k) with matching & service contributions


• Health, dental, vision, life insurance


• Short & long-term disability


• Fertility & adoption support


• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement


• Professional development assistance


• Health & wellness programs

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