Accountant

PGW Auto Glass; Antis Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitro is seeking an Finance/Accounting professional to lead budgeting, cost estimates, inventory control and monthly closings for the plant. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and timely information for management on financial performance.

The ideal candidate has FP&A experience in manufacturing, strong communication and analytical skills, and advanced spreadsheet proficiency to support operations and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience with Federal, State, and Local tax law in the US.
• FP&A experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of PCs and spreadsheet design and usage.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Vitro accounting and production systems (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and production reporting.
• Manage monthly close activities and guide the local team to accurate closings.
• Ensure integrity of plant P&L and Balance Sheet through variance analysis and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure adherence to controls; conduct inventories.
• Lead annual budget process and weekly/monthly forecasts.
• Provide financial impact analyses for operations decisions and cost reductions.
• Produce ad hoc analyses as requested by Plant Manager and Controller.

Skills

US tax law

FP&A

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Advanced spreadsheets

Independent worker

Vitro systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Vitro accounting systems

Job description

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, COURSES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience with Federal, State, and Local tax law in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Previous experience in FP&A preferred, specifically in manufacturing
• The successful candidate will have good communication and analysis skills
• Advanced knowledge of PC’s and spreadsheet design and usage.
• The individual must be able to work well independently, have highly effective organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Vitro accounting and production systems (or equivalent).

PURPOSE:

The position is responsible for hands on reporting and coordination of all accounting functions in the area of budgeting, cost estimates, inventory control and monthly closings. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing the Business Unit and Plant Management with accurate and timely information related to the above functions, while maintaining compliance with VITRO corporate policies, government regulations and GAAP standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incumbent is responsible for product costing and inventory valuation, as well as supervision of ongoing production reporting and shipping transactions.
• Position is responsible for the monthly monitoring and managing of the closing process, and is required to guide the local team in full completion of the closing process, within the required corporate guidelines and utmost accuracy.
• Responsible for the integrity of the plant P&L and Balance Sheet through diligent variance analysis, account reconciliation review and approvals and analysis and ongoing transaction monitoring under the controller’s supervision.
• Heavily involved with plant supply chain and inventory management personnel to ensure that local inventory management processes adhere to the PGW Controller’s Manual. Additionally, Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for conducting all elements of the physical inventory process, both annual or cycle counting.
• The incumbent is a critical part of the annual budget process, as well as weekly and monthly forecasting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Fixed and variable absorption, updates recognition and quantification of productivity improvements and projected spending on a detailed account basis.
• Similarly, the incumbent is instrumental in the creation of the weekly projection and monthly results dashboard reporting. Working with functional leaders as necessary to explain and comment on major variances
• This role will provide ongoing support to the operations team in quantifying the financial impact of operations decisions including cost reduction and investment analysis.
• The position will complete ad hoc analyses on an ongoing basis, at the request of the Plant Manager, Plant Controller and Business Unit Finance Group.
• Function also provides support for plant Storeroom.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• SUPERVISION:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Generally, works in an office setting under desirable conditions with few or no disagreeable features; however, may be required to perform duties in the warehouse or mfg. Plant.
• Office may be located inside manufacturing plant
• This position may require some weekend/evening hours as business needs dictate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk orhear. This islargely asedentary role; however, some filing isrequired. This would require the ability to lift files, open filingcabinets, andbendor stand on astoolas necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor or management. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Status

Full-time

Location(s)

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Vitro is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of Vitro’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please email [e-mail] . Please do not inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages received for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.