Accounting & Administrative Manager

Buckeye Corrugated•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting & Administrative Manager streamlines the reporting and communication of financial, office, human resources, and administrative information to the General Manager (GM) and local management team. This full-time role is based in an office/manufacturing plant setting and involves daily interaction with management and staff in a fast-paced environment. The role follows established safety rules, policies, and procedures and BCI Basic Beliefs while performing its duties. The position oversees accounting activities including monthly financial reporting and close, journal entries, inventory reporting and valuation, incentive calculations, capital expenditure tracking, audit support, cost-system updates, customer collections follow-up, and payroll processing. It also provides administrative and human resources support to the GM and management team, including recruiting and onboarding, benefits and leave administration, claims processing, workplace investigations, employee training and performance processes, handbook administration, and maintenance of associate records in UKG. Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities in ten states. It provides corrugated packaging products and related services, including custom-designed packaging, displays, fulfillment, and logistics. BCI offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a full-time accounting and administrative position covering office and human resources functions.
Demonstrated transactional and supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to collaborate with all departments.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and initiative.
Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards and conduct.
Capability to work across accounting, office, and human resources functions.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
SHRM or equivalent HR certification.
Experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Follow BCI Basic Beliefs in performing position functions and interacting with others.
Prepare and review monthly financial statement results with the GM and management team.
Prepare month-end journal entries using Amtech and Great Plains.
Prepare monthly close packages for internal use and corporate reporting.
Calculate incentive programs and review them with the GM.
Follow up with customers on past-due invoices with assistance from the onsite accounting team.
Compile inventory information for weekly and monthly reporting and update monthly inventory valuation calculations.
Monitor inventory report accuracy and slow-moving inventory status for disposition.
Coordinate with warehouse personnel on cycle counts, full physical inventories, and month-end inventory.
Track capital expenditure project costs and maintain fixed-asset accounting documentation.
Assist with year-end audit procedures.
Compile information for annual cost-system updates.
Oversee exempt and non-exempt payroll processing in UKG time-and-attendance modules.
Serve as a resource to the GM on day-to-day office and personnel matters, including pre-employment, hiring, onboarding, and recruiting.
Administer associate benefit enrollments, election updates, and changes in UKG in a timely manner.
Process, track, and administer leaves of absence according to applicable policies and employment laws.
Process, track, and administer unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and insurance claims with the appropriate carrier or state agency.
Conduct timely workplace investigations with the management team as appropriate.
Support management in associate training, development, performance management, health and wellness initiatives, and disciplinary processes.
Administer BCI Associate Handbook policies and periodic updates for associates from hire through termination.
Maintain associate documents in UKG in accordance with record-retention requirements.