Operations Accountant

Mellott Company•Bethel Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization by managing and analyzing accounting data related to daily business operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing detailed reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities to drive informed decision-making. The Operations Accountant collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and management to streamline processes and improve financial controls. By monitoring operational costs and identifying variances, this role helps optimize resource allocation and enhance profitability. Ultimately, the Operations Accountant contributes to the overall financial health and strategic growth of the company through meticulous accounting and insightful financial analysis.

Requirements

Excellent skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications
Attention to detail.
Thinker and not transactional
Easy going but driven to work autonomously.
Able to effectively manage relationships with other departments and people
The ability to work independently is crucial
Must be highly computer literate with data mining and ERP systems, have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and analytical skills
Requires deadline driven, high-energy individual, able to work autonomously and lead as key contributor on teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well as willingness to accept and task ownership of new responsibilities in a fast-growing environment
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
5+ years of relevant accounting/financial analysis experience within in a manufacturing, distribution, or construction environment.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Get up to speed with department and positional duties within 6 months and have a noticeable impact on the team.
Use of analytical skills to review and account for operational transactions across multiple companies.
Provide analysis, management reporting, planning, and accounting support to our growing business.
Prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial month end close process
Monthly results commentary
Creating and Preparing financial analysis
Track and communicate capital expenditure projects
Ad hoc reporting
Assisting departments and other finance/accounting team members
Tracking and monitoring of internal projects including long term projects on % complete method
Special projects as assigned by the Director of Financial Reporting
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned