Plant Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Finance & SOX

Parker; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a skilled accountant to support HPD’s division headquarters and plant locations in Wickliffe, OH. The role handles budgeting, forecasting, cost information, payroll, and financial control, working closely with plant departments to enforce corporate policies.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting, and SOX documentation. A bachelor’s degree and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years cost or general accounting experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, AP and GAAP principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Analyze and reconcile ledger accounts.
• Complete required reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Interface with departments, management, vendors, and customers.
• Work with plant management on understanding financial statements.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the department and division.
• Participate in High Performance Teams across the Division.
• Perform fixed asset inventories.
• Audit annual physical inventory.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and perform testing.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Cost accounting

Accounts payable

General accounting

Excel

Financial statements

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a skilled accountant to support HPD’s division headquarters and plant locations in Wickliffe, OH. The role handles budgeting, forecasting, cost information, payroll, and financial control, working closely with plant departments to enforce corporate policies.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting, and SOX documentation. A bachelor’s degree and Excel proficiency are required.