MANUFACTURING ACCOUNTANT

Manufacturing AccountantThe Manufacturing Accountant performs the following duties but not limited to:1. Review and complete transactions for daily production and consumption, resolve consumption issues and other usage variances2. Prepare daily / monthly inventory reports, coordinate with plant management to explain and resolve variances3. Ensure accuracy of plant operating expense reports and monthly accounting accruals including review of open purchase orders and GR/IR report4. Track capital expenditures including expenses, asset / disposal forms, and maintain supporting documentation5. Assist in the month-end close of the general ledger, prepare journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations6. Assist in the preparation of the annual manufacturing budget and mid-year forecasts7. Assist in physical inventories including but not limited to analysis, reconciliation, and reporting8. Participates in various plant audits including calculating inventory for audits (Mock Recalls)9. Backfill Accounts Payable including – receive, match, and code plant invoices, prepare new vendor requests and resolve accounts payable issues as needed10. Management of recipes and bill of material data in SAP11. Cross train in support of office personnel and the Regional Plant Controller to cover absences as needed12. Any other duties as assigned by the Regional Plant Controller or other member of managementRequirements(A) Education • BS Accounting or related field(B) Prior Work Experience • 3 years hands-on manufacturing accounting experience • Experience with a fully integrated ERP system – SAP preferredSkills and Requirements (A) Physical and / or mental requirements (handling of materials, working positions – lifting, climbing…degree of problem solving, communicating (oral and written), reading comprehension.) • High attention to detail and level of accuracy • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience working with high performance teams • Strong analytical & problem solving skills • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision(B) Equipment Used: (types of equipment / tools or process used) • PC proficiency – advanced Windows, PowerPoint, and Excel application software skills • Spreadsheet, database, and other automated reporting systems • General office and communications equipment(C) Working Conditions: (environment – frequency and intensity of exposure to elements in daily work environment – heat, cold, noise) • Office environment with moderate exposure to manufacturing plant environment**Drug-Free Workplace – Background Check Required**