PLANT ACCOUNTANT

Default Brand; Versailles; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NSG Group/Pilkington is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to manage the monthly close for the Versailles operation, delivering value-added financial and operational reports. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to drive cost improvements across cross-functional teams.

You will reconcile accounts, support budgeting, and provide daily/weekly KPI reporting to monitor performance and opportunities for cost reductions. Manufacturing and GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Lead monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and prepare value-added financial and operational reports.
• Provide cost/financial analysis to improve performance and act as a value-added resource.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

• Responsible for the monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and preparing value-added financial and operational reports.
• Provide cost/financial analysis as required, improving the operation’s performance, being a value-added resource.
• Perform required balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Be local contact person to manage all AP related questions working closely with corporate AP.
• Produce daily and weekly KPI and other internal reporting.
• Assist in developing the annual budget for the Versailles operation.
• Perform annual Standard Cost changes for the Versailles operation.
• Assist in leading the cost reduction effort for the Versailles operation including identifying/implementing/tracking cost reduction opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis for special projects as required.
• Adhere to/enforce local, corporate, and statutory regulations regarding proper accounting policies and procedures and financial controls.
• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles.
• Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Works cross-functionally with Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to support business objectives and special projects.
• Responsible for accounting and financial reporting support for the Versailles automotive glass manufacturing facility, including monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, standard costing, budgeting, and operational financial analysis.
• Supports plant leadership in monitoring financial performance and key business metrics by providing daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting and value-added analysis to drive cost reduction and operational improvements.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making (Results): Makes timely, sound and fact-based decisions by analyzing data, evaluating alternative and considering the impact on the business. Uses good judgement and balances short term requirements with long term objectives.
• Customer Focused (Vision): Understands the needs of internal and external customers and works to provide timely, accurate, and value-added solutions that support business performance and customer satisfaction. Builds effective relationships and delivers high-quality service.
• Passion for Excellence (Results): Understands the needs of internal and external customers and works to provide timely, accurate, and value-added solutions that support business performance and customer satisfaction. Builds effective relationships and delivers high-quality service.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, cost absorption, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a desire to learn the business and contribute beyond the numbers.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting plant operations through financial analysis and cost management initiatives.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance. NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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