Accountant

Staff Accountant or Senior AccountantParker Plastics, Inc. ("PPI") is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four manufacturing plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. PPI is looking to add an accounting professional to join our growing company and help support our accounting and finance team.Benefits401(k) with company matchAnnual profit sharingTuition assistancePaid holidays immediately after hire datePaid vacation and PTO daysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany funded HSA contributionsCompany-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insuranceAnd more!Position & Role SummaryReporting to the Accounting Manager located at our corporate offices in Pleasant Prairie, WI, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for the Hagerstown, Maryland ("MD") facility, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations.Lead monthly close for the MD manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statementsReview and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity for the MD manufacturing plant; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and resultsProcess payroll for the MD plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)Manage accounts payable for the MD plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaserEnter approved invoices in company's ERP system (IQMS) and process MD check runs on a weekly basisAssist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountantsParticipate in general accounting operations, including but not limited to cash application, customer pricing updates, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and other related tasksSupport Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assignedEducation / ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting required0 – 7+ years of experience in AccountingERP system and general ledger management experience a plusExperience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plusGood Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, look-up functionality and formatting of reportsBase knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plusStrong attention to detail and work ethic requiredConsistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolutionSelf-starter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assignedFlexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quicklyComfortable in a small office and team settingPhysical Requirements & Working ConditionsAbility to be onsite at Hagerstown, MD facility. Not a remote position.Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objectsLimited travel required (<10%). Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of timeExposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse when meeting with production personnelParker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.