Manufacturing General Accountant

About Us: Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc.

At Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. (WWCPI), our goal is to be the international leader in custom filtration manufacturing

. Trusted for over 80 years, we consistently provide world-class quality, delivery, and service

. We believe in dealing with reality, honoring our commitments, communicating with candor and honesty, and taking personal responsibility for results

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We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented General Accountant who shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork as we continue to grow our worldwide presence

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Position Summary

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a knack for cost accounting and process improvement? As our General Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity, driving inventory best practices to boost cash flow, and delivering cross-functional financial recommendations to executive leaders

. You will work closely with our Controller and Cost Accounting teams to analyze financial data, establish rates using ABC Standard Costing, and identify cost-saving or profit-generating opportunities

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What You’ll Do (Essential Duties):

• Financial Analysis & Strategy: Conduct financial studies, analyze trends, and prepare actionable recommendations for budgets, forecasts, policies, and operational improvements

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• Cost Accounting & ABC Standard Costing: Partner with Cost Accounting to analyze financial data, establish/update rates, and audit inventory best practices to optimize cash flow

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• Financial Reporting & Planning: Assist in creating and publishing monthly financial statements, ratios, budgets, forecasts, and governmental reporting requirements

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• Reconciliations & Accounting Support: Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts across all companies to ensure complete accuracy, while providing backup support for A/P and A/R as needed

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• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key team member across cross-functional groups, answer financial inquiries from clients and vendors, and assist with training or providing direction to peers

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What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

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• Experience: 3 to 5 years of senior accounting experience in a small-to-medium-sized manufacturing environment

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• Cost Accounting Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Cost Accounting in manufacturing

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• ERP & Software Mastery: Robust ERP experience (across Financials, Suppliers, Customers, Inventory, BOMs, Purchasing) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

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• Key Traits: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, communication, and planning/organizing capabilities

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Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Environment: Primarily an office setting with occasional exposure to background manufacturing noise and moving mechanical parts on the floor

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• Physical Effort: Desk-based work requiring close vision, frequent hand dexterity, and occasional walking or lifting up to 10 lbs

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Why Join WWCPI?

When you join WWCPI, you become part of a culture that values candid communication, innovation, and shared success

. If you are ready to take personal responsibility for results and grow your accounting career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you

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Apply Today to Experience the Wayne Wire Difference

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You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Cost Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank Reconciliation
• Tax Preparation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software