Plant Accountant

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Versailles, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and preparing value-added financial and operational reports. Provide cost/financial analysis as required, improving the operation’s performance, being a value-added resource. Perform required balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations. Be local contact person to manage all AP related questions working closely with corporate AP. Produce daily and weekly KPI and other internal reporting. Assist in developing the annual budget for the Versailles operation. Perform annual Standard Cost changes for the Versailles operation. Assist in leading the cost reduction effort for the Versailles operation including identifying/implementing/tracking cost reduction opportunities. Perform financial analysis for special projects as required. Adhere to/enforce local, corporate, and statutory regulations regarding proper accounting policies and procedures and financial controls. Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles. Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors. Other duties as assigned by manager. Works cross-functionally with Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to support business objectives and special projects. Responsible for accounting and financial reporting support for the Versailles automotive glass manufacturing facility, including monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, standard costing, budgeting, and operational financial analysis. Supports plant leadership in monitoring financial performance and key business metrics by providing daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting and value-added analysis to drive cost reduction and operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Working knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, cost absorption, and GAAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Customer-focused mindset with a desire to learn the business and contribute beyond the numbers.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive manufacturing.
Experience supporting plant operations through financial analysis and cost management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and preparing value-added financial and operational reports.
Provide cost/financial analysis as required, improving the operation’s performance, being a value-added resource.
Perform required balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
Be local contact person to manage all AP related questions working closely with corporate AP.
Produce daily and weekly KPI and other internal reporting.
Assist in developing the annual budget for the Versailles operation.
Perform annual Standard Cost changes for the Versailles operation.
Assist in leading the cost reduction effort for the Versailles operation including identifying/implementing/tracking cost reduction opportunities.
Perform financial analysis for special projects as required.
Adhere to/enforce local, corporate, and statutory regulations regarding proper accounting policies and procedures and financial controls.
Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles.
Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors.
Other duties as assigned by manager.