Plant Accountant

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

Essential Duties

• 20-30% Support Accounting Manager goals and activities and Plant processes to reduce costs and improve profitability
• Operations involvement – work to understand plant manufacturing process and quality variables that impact the manufacturing
  
  

process

• Variance analysis forecasting (weekly/monthly) and actual performance reporting to Plant staff and Corporate management
• Use intellectual curiosity to identify and resolve receiving, material usage and PPV issues
• Work with department managers overhead spending control
• Assist with business analysis projects
• 20-30% Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all financial information
• Month-end closing and reporting
• Goods received not billed reporting
• Preparation, tracking, reviewing, and posting of journal entries
• Account analysis and reconciliation (balance sheet accounts) during closing, as required
• Coordinate and/or review booking of monthly raw material physical count
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• 20-30% Maintain capital (AFCE) project files by assisting with profit bearing AFCE savings analysis and gain/loss on asset disposals. Ensure compliance with Company policy regarding copies of all invoices in an AFCE file. Coordinate and/or provide assistance with monthly reporting of Capital spending forecasting. Prepare the monthly reporting of fixed asset additions, disposals and changes (schedule 2). Provide oversight of fixed asset physical inventories to ensure compliance with company policy. Review fixed asset records to validate accuracy of data.
• 15-20% Assist with annual physical inventory process and control. Perform and/or audit cycle counts for finished goods, raw materials and consumables (storeroom) throughout the year. Assist with SMOOSI management throughout the year. Reporting of production (balance, audit and verify).
• 15-20% Provide support and assistance with the annual budget process. Assist the Accounting Manager and Plant staff to meet the budget timeline. Analyze accounts and prepare schedules as requested.
• 10-15% Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Technology Savvy
• Stress Tolerance
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance Required
• Designation of CPA, MBA, or CMA prefered but not required Preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment. General Ledger, manufacturing cost, and balance sheet experience
  
  

General Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive and influence operations
• Proficient time management skills
• Proficient organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Familiar with manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures
  
  

Technical Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of key financial and operating systems: ArcPlan, ADP E-time, Google Workspace, MS Office with spreadsheet emphasis
• Proficient with Accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Good communication skills (verbal/listening), creativity/resourcefulness
  
  

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Rarely
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
  
  

Working Conditions

• Temperature Change - Occasionally
  
  

Dimensions

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Travel Requirements: 5% Possible travel to another plant location, corporate office or for advancing opportunities.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.