Senior Plant Accountant (Hybrid)

Canam Steel Corporation•Washington, MO

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for applying principals of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principals) to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of previous general ledger accounting experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry with cost accounting experience.
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles, economic principles, applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of financial systems, budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis.
Effective analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to work independently to make decisions based on previously developed practices and procedures.
Computer skills to include modern ERP systems and MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Physical inventory experience preferred.
D365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares accurate and timely monthly and quarterly analyses according to the financial closing calendar.
Prepares all account analysis (Flux file) & forecasting processes including the accuracy of standard costs, month end closing and any plant financial forecasts and projection
Prepares and inputs journal entries.
Reviews books of original entry, general ledgers, and other subsidiary financial ledgers.
Executes financial goals in partnership with plant and under the direction of Manager
Prepares and tracks CAPEX budget in comparison to actuals, along with disposal & cycle counts of assets.
Responsible for the explanation of the plant performance, explaining all production variances on a monthly basis as well as participating in the proactive measures to reduce variances from standard cost.
Reports variances to manager and prepare reporting standards in a manner that plant management can understand and take corrective action.
Executes financial goals in partnership with plant and under the direction of Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Supports plant management team to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and processes are documented.
Coordinate & review production & purchasing WO for completeness and accuracy.
Collaborate with purchasing and review of open purchase & receipts for completeness
Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures with corporate following corporate standards & policies.
As directed by Manager, provides guidance to ensure that internal accounting controls are in place to protect company assets.