Plant Accountant

Menards Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Menards Inc. is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to develop and maintain financial data at the Eau Claire plant. The role covers audits, accounts payable, financial reports, inter-company reporting, inventory, and production cost reporting.

You will support month-end close and ensure data accuracy across plant operations. The ideal candidate has an accounting or finance degree, strong Excel/Office skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with plant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Word).
• Good data entry skills.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Ability to collaborate with plant management.

Responsibilities

• Inventory: maintain accuracy in receiving, month end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing.
• Accounts Payable: monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments; audit paperwork and unpaid invoices.
• Financial Reporting: daily production reports; complete monthly inter-company journal entries; plant scorecard summaries.
• Bill of Material Maintenance: enter new items; modify BOM based on changes to ensure accurate materials usage.
• Order Processing: enter and process orders; handle questions from Menards stores.
• Any additional accounting-related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager.

Skills

Accounting basics

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

This is an entry-level position that involves specialized work in developing and maintaining financial data at the manufacturing plants. Work involves preparation, development and administration of: Audits, Accounts Payable, Financial Reports, Inter company reports, Information Flow, Inventory, and Production reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inventory
  • Maintain accuracy in receiving, month end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing
• Accounts Payable
  • Complete a monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments to verify accuracy of Income Statements
  • Audit paperwork for accuracy and create unpaid invoice lists
• Financial Reporting
  • Complete daily production reports for ManagementComplete monthly Inter-Company journal entries
  • Summarize daily/weekly financial information into a Plant Scorecard
• Bill of Material Maintenance
  • Enter new items into the system as needed by plant managers
  • Modify bill of materials based on product changes and fluctuation to ensure accurate raw materials usages and inventory counts.
• Order Processing
  • Enter and process orders through the system in a timely manner
  • Handle questions or problems forwarded from the Menards stores

Additional Responsibilities

Any additional accounting related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager.

Skills/Requirements

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Access, Word,
• Good data entry skills
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Midwest Manufacturing managers.