Plant Accountant

Position Summary Accountable for the administration of accurate accounting and financial control for the plant. Position involves the development of budgets, forecasts, cost information, payroll and financial control of the Plant. Responsibilities Accountable for the complete auditing of physical inventories. Establishes all inventory control procedures. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory analysis and reconciliations. Responsible for all plant asset inventory controls. Maintains the fixed asset inventory records of the Plant. Responsible for accounting distribution of obsolete and salvageable material. Maintaining accountability of production and material by-products and disposal. Work with vendors on quality problems determining when and if claims should be filed. Establish programs on cost reduction of supply items. Directs general accounting transactions, petty cash funds, accounts payable invoicing, and inventory control procedures between plant and division. Initiates all reports as required by divisional and corporate accounting on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Provides local management with financial and statistical information to enable them to better control operations. Develops and administer plant budgets in conjunction with Plant personnel. Responsible for reviewing and presenting plant's financial conditions. Analyze financial statements and make recommendations. Participates in overall planning and policy making of the plant as a member of the plant manager's staff. Analysis of process flow and material usage in order to spot inventory trouble spots. Solves all problems relating to payroll including errors and misunderstandings with employees. Responsibility for ensuring Plant Sarbanes‑Oxely compliance. Qualifications University Degree in Accounting. Over 3 years experience in cost or general accounting in a manufacturing environment. Detailed knowledge of plant accounting and its workings within the divisional and corporate structure. Knowledge of plant property assets and procedures. Thorough knowledge of general accounting, accounts payable, petty cash, and cost accounting. Detailed knowledge of company payroll system. Complete knowledge of wage and hour laws. Thorough knowledge of financial statements and point out trouble spots to management. Must be able to recognize existing and changing market conditions in order to give accounting advice to various departments in their day‑to‑day job decisions. An understanding of lean production process and product ingredients to insure accurate charges of expenditures through accounts payable. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. Career development and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. “Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor” Drug Tests Drug‑Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr