Plant Accountant

Hendrickson • Berea, KY

405d

About The Position

This position involves maintaining accounting functions at plant locations in Berea, KY and Chattanooga, TN, focusing on inventory management and costing. The role requires collaboration with plant managers to enhance financial visibility and compliance through audits and reporting. The successful candidate will also provide backup support for minor IT issues and participate in various financial processes and projects.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting required
• CMA/CPA certificate a plus
• MBA Degree a plus
• Manufacturing cost experience (2-3 years) preferred
• Cost analysis in a manufacturing/machining environment strongly preferred
• Experience in standard cost systems strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze and interpret data required
• Familiarity with General Accounting required (A/P, Payroll, General Ledger)
• Solid PC and mainframe software skills (MS Office, MRP, Ledger, Query) required
• QAD experience a plus
• 2-3 years' experience in standard cost rate development a plus
• 2-3 years' experience in cost quote development a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation
• Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs
• Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures ensuring results are accurately reported
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance
• Assist local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
• Assist division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process
• Record reoccurring expenses, such as depreciation, taxes, insurance for the location
• Work with Division to maintain standard costs, routers and burden rates
• Assist in both internal/external audits
• Ensure adequate internal controls exist and are utilized at the plant level
• Identify areas of weakness and assist local management in implementing corrective action
• Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual plan
• Participate as a member of plant managers staff by involvement in regular staff meetings and month management review meetings
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset System for the location
• Cost development for current and new products
• Prepare and track product margins, cost reductions and new product programs
• Analyze inventory variances/transactions, plus inventory control cycle count program
• Perform department audits for compliance with processes and policies
• Backup for minor IT related issues
• All other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree