Job Description

What part will you play?

The Plant Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting Operations and will serve as a key business partner to the Cost Accounting Manager and extended Finance, Manufacturing and Operations teams. The Plant Accountant will provide support in the monthly financial close, post-close analysis, finance master data, cost accounting, fixed asset accounting and inventory processing and review. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

What will you do?

• Assist in month end close activities;  posting recurring and adjusting journal entries, site reporting and reconciliations

• Ensure proper inventory control management, including raw material and finished goods cycle and physical counts, month-end reporting, and policy adherence

• Ensure finance master data is accurate and properly maintained; Finance data includes BOM quantities, BOM part numbers, BOM usage, fixed asset tag creation, fixed asset project creation, PO part numbers, transaction accounting rules

• Detailed Balance Sheet preparation for review by management including all Inventory, GRNB and Fixed Asset accounts

• Responsible for inventory transaction processing within PeopleSoft

• Ensure proper reconciliation of inventory balances between PeopleSoft and WASP systems

• Assist in site capex plans: forecast, approvals,inclusive of fixed asset inventories and tagging

• Review/analyze capital spend, identify fixed asset additions and report on the monthly fixed asset listing

• Participate in staff/production meetings with the Operations group as required

• Coordinate with the Supply Chain team on the accuracy of the general ledger account coding of purchase orders

• Gather and manipulate data to facilitate analysis, prepare and distribute reports, and provide support for such analysis as needed

• Overall support of the Cost Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting Operations

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 

• MBA, CMA preferred but not required

• Experience in Cost Accounting

• Manufacturing experience (manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures)

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting or Finance

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels

• Success with meeting deadlines under pressure and performing multiple tasks simultaneously

• Understanding of key financial and operational systems (preferred but not required): SAP

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.