Plant Accountant

Hendrickson; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Alabama is seeking an accounting professional to oversee plant-level financial activities, including cost accounting, inventory management, and costing. You will partner with the plant manager to improve financial visibility and support capital projects from approval to installation.

The role requires BS/BA in Accounting with manufacturing cost experience and must-haves in general accounting. CMA/CPA is a plus; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting is required.
• CMA/CPA certificate is a plus.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation.
• Record manufacturing and overhead costs accurately.
• Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly manufacturing reports.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with local management.
• Assist in monthly closing and record recurrent expenses.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain internal controls.
• Develop monthly forecasts and annual plans with management.
• Participate in staff meetings and monthly reviews.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain Fixed Asset System.

Skills

Manufacturing cost

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

General accounting

QAD experience

Cost quote development

Standard cost systems

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CMA/CPA certificate

MBA

Tools

MS Office

MRP

Ledger

Query

QAD

Job description

Position Purpose

Proactive maintenance of accounting functions at plant locations including day to day functions associated with inventory management and costing. Work closely with plant manager for increased financial visibility at the plant level

Essential Functions

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation
• Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs
• Analyzes variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures ensuring results are accurately reported
• Produces daily, weekly, monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance
• Assists local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
• Assists division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process. Records reoccurring expenses, such as depreciation, taxes, insurance for the location
• Assist in both internal/external audits
• Ensures adequate internal controls exist and are utilized at the plant level. Identifies areas of weakness and assists local management in implementing corrective action
• Assists local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual plan
• Participate as a member of plant managers staff by involvement in regular staff meetings and month management review meetings
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Maintain Fixed Asset System for the location
• Analyzes inventory variances/transactions, plus inventory control cycle count program
• All other duties assigned

Education and Training

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting required
• CMA/CPA certificate a plus
• MBA Degree a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Manufacturing cost experience (2-3 years) preferred
• Cost analysis in a manufacturing/machining environment strongly preferred. Experience in standard cost systems strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze and interpret data required
• Familiarly with General Accounting required (A/P, Payroll, General Ledger)
• Solid PC and mainframe software skills (MS Office, MRP, Ledger, Query) required
• QAD experience a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in standard cost rate development a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in cost quote development a plus

Physical Demands

• Constant sitting, cervical spine motion, simple grasp, and fine manipulation
• Frequent reaching
• Occasional standing, walking, and balancing
• Minimal lifting and carrying 1-5 lbs. 1-25 feet
• Push/pull 1-10 lbs. 1-5 feet

Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Office/Administrative
• Lighting: Adequate
• Ventilation: Adequate
• Temperature: Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat

Behavioral Traits

• Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.