Manufacturing Accountant

Manufacturing Accountant

Competitive salary, bonus potential, profit sharing, excellent 401K and benefits day one of employment. Nervous about your next move? Don't be here! Processes are in place and you are going to work for the controller that used to do this job. Be trained by the expert; the controller has trained this role at multiple locations. Don't like the turnover in your field? The controller at this location, who you will report to, has been with the company for 16 years! Enjoy the work/life balance here and the flexibility that you need to make it to your kids' activities. Scared of a long hiring process? Not at this employer; they can make quick decisions! Isn't it time to take the next step in your career?

Why work for this organization:

• Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries; a recession-proof industry
• EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K (100% match up to 5%), profit sharing and bonus potential - all three, WOW!
• No layoffs in the last 20 years
• Fast-paced work environment that enjoys working together as a team and backing up each other
• Opportunity for advancement
• This is a new position due to a promotion of a long-term employee who is on site to assist with the training and development of this position
• Want to live in the Kansas City area? There is relocation assistance available for this position!
• FREE STUFF - Monthly and quarterly product giveaways

The Manufacturing Accountant will report to the Controller and be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities. The Manufacturing Accountant is responsible for the following duties:

• Maintaining and modifying standard cost on a quarterly basis
• Interpreting and analyzing cost trends and patterns for finished goods and raw materials
• Assisting with month-end closing, including running reports, researching variances and completing detailed analysis
• Running daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting reports within the ERP system and downloading into MS Excel
• Completing forecasting projects
• Ensuring accounting compliance
• Costing new items based on requests received from the plant and corporate
• Supporting the A/P process as needed; completing any needed troubleshooting and analysis
• Initiating cost downs and process improvements
• Assisting the site with special accounting requests and analysis
• Completing additional accounting tasks as assigned

Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, EXCELLENT 401K with a 100% match up to 5%, profit sharing and bonus potential!

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Accountant:

• Bachelors degree, ideally in accounting or finance
• At least three years in a similar accountant position in manufacturing and/or distribution
• Experience with journal entries and reconciliation
• Experience with detailed accounting analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• Cost accounting
• Month and year-end closing
• Power BI
• Supervision of others
• A/P
• Candidates are preferred to be local to the Belton, MO area; a sign-on bonus is available to regional candidates meeting the requirements that would need to move closer.