Senior Accountant

Angstrom NA LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Angstrom Group of Companies is hiring a Senior Plant Accountant for the Englewood, Ohio plant to manage financial accounting, budgeting, and cost analysis. The role reports to Corporate Finance and Plant management and drives cost control across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in finance or accounting, CMA/CPA/MBA, and at least 5 years’ accounting experience with 3+ years in manufacturing; Plex ERP and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• CMA, CPA, MBA, or equivalent designation.
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience, with at least 3 years in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Plex ERP and MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong numerical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Business Unit and Corporate, explaining variances.
• Analyze operating costs and variances to drive efficiency.
• Supervise accounting staff and maintain audit binders.
• Develop forecasting models and support ISO14001 & IATF 16949 quality systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Budgeting

Excel

Supervisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CMA

CPA

MBA

Tools

Plex ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Angstrom Group of Companies is a leading Tier 1, full-service supplier providing high-quality solutions to automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Angstrom offers a diversified product portfolio with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. Angstrom has 30+ manufacturing locations across North America, South America, and Europe. Core manufacturing units process Metals (Casting, Stamping, Forging, Welding, Machining, and Assembly), Resin (Injection Molding, Foam, and Fiber), and Electrical components (Wire Harnesses, Lighting, and assembly modules). We are looking to hire a Senior Plant Accountant at Angstrom Fiber Englewood plant in Ohio, USA.

Job Overview

This position is with our Metal division. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the financial accounting of the Englewood, Ohio Plant and provides financial support to other group location(s). This role is responsible for planning, collecting, and analyzing financial data to determine the cost of business activities and improve operational efficiency. The Senior Accountant analyzes actual manufacturing costs, prepares periodic reports comparing standard and actual production costs, and provides management with detailed financial insights. These tasks highlight and compare key factors that influence product pricing, cost control, and overall profitability. The position reports to Corporate Finance and administratively to the Plant Manager.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Manage the financial functions of the plant. Supervise Account Clerk/AP. Responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

including the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies.
• Timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial information to Business Unit and Corporate including explanation of differences
• Analysis of operating costs and variances.
• Maintenance and improvements to various accounting systems.
• Maintenance and development of forecasting models.
• Timely, accurate preparation of special studies and projects.
• Supervision of accounting staff.
• Manage payroll system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Member of plant Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing TQM and Best Methods Program.
• Maintain audit binders and associated completion & reporting.
• Annual projects to include but not limited to audit binder, tax package, CAT Tax and assisting with external (or internal) audits.
• Support activities related to the maintenance of our ISO14001 & IATF 16949 quality systems.

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Accounting/Professional Designation or equivalent (CMA, CPA, MBA, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills, financial analysis, cost, general accounting and manufacturing accounting systems, standard cost accounting and budgeting.
• Good supervisory, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Plex ERP and MRP systems
• Computer literate with advanced excel skills
• High-volume automotive experience considered an asset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office work environment is climate and noise controlled. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment does not require hearing protection but ear plugs are available and recommended.