Sr. Accountant/Plant Accountant

Parker•Richland, MI

About The Position

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. We have an exciting opening for an Sr. Accountant/Plant Accountant in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. The Sr. Accountant/Plant Accountant will provide broad accounting support with a focus on division initiatives and plant operations. This role will support key accounting activities during the Division's SAP conversion and will be responsible for cost analysis, as well as period-end close and reporting, including closing the books across multiple systems during the transition.

Requirements

BS accounting required; CMA or CPA a plus
5-7 years' experience; Manufacturing environment; strong excel skills, demonstrated engagement throughout the business.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong organizational skills
Multi-tasker, deadline-oriented
Willingness to spend time on the shop floor where required,
Analytical mindset

Nice To Haves

SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist division management in making financial based decisions.
Provides local management with financial and statistical information to enable them to better control operations.
Conduct analyses and provide information to division management team.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of financial statements and analysis.
Prepare and record journal voucher entries, accruals and reclassifications ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
Prepare and maintains balance sheet reconciliations with high data integrity.
Maintain and analyze standard costs and perform cost rolls to support cost updates.
Ensure compliance with corporate objectives and systems for accounting, payables, receivables, payroll and inventory operations as applicable.
Maintain SOX or internal control documentation related to business and accounting processes.
Planning, preparing and leading physical inventories while ensuring adherence to all inventory control procedures.
Support lean/continuous improvement projects by quantifying financial impact and tracking savings realization.
Assist with the asset inventory records as needed.