What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Plant Accountant position at RemX?
Position: Contract Plant Accountant
Type: up to 4 months with the possibility of going permanent
Overview: The Contract Accountant will work closely with the Rocky Mount Plant Controller and provide critical financial support to the Lineal Tech Plant Manager and operations team. This role encompasses key responsibilities such as preparing month-end journal entries, reconciling accounts, conducting P&L and balance sheet variance analyses, updating operational metrics, and delivering both routine and ad hoc financial reports. Additionally, the position ensures adherence to operating controls and SOX compliance, safeguarding the integrity of plant financial statements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with standard cost updates and analyses.
- Develop and analyze financial statements, communicating results and opportunities for improvement to finance and plant leadership.
- Uphold the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Deliver actionable financial insights to guide management in strategic decision-making.
- Prepare and organize financial data for internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements, collaborating with corporate accounting on key issues.
- Partner with the Materials Manager to manage material transactions, implement cycle counting, and oversee physical inventory processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting systems and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Team-oriented mindset, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
- Professional certifications such as CPA are preferred but not required.
