Plant Accountant (Oak Brook)

This role plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing the financial health of the production operations.

Key responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements
• Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations from budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, and variances to support operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making.

General Ledger and Month-End Close:

• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring proper recording and classification of transactions.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Cost Accounting and Inventory Management:

• Develop, maintain, and understand standard costs for manufacturing.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overheads.
• Track inventory, ensuring accuracy and validity through reconciliation and cycle count reporting.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to improve yield and efficiency, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant financial regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and providing support.
• Assist with tax preparation and compliance (income tax, sales tax, etc.).
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Contribute to the budgeting process, assisting in the creation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide insights for future financial planning and goal setting.

Preferred Experience and Competencies:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a manufacturing environment being preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software, IQMS experience is a bonus.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including manipulating large datasets and financial modeling.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing in a manufacturing environment.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time to manufacturing sites.