Accountant-ASC

About the position

The Accountant supports the financial integrity and operational performance of a manufacturing facility. The role performs general accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and internal controls. Working with the Site Controller and cross-functional business partners, the Accountant analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, improve cost efficiency, strengthen controls, and provide insights for operational and strategic decisions. The position also supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial planning, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include preparing and posting general ledger entries; reconciling accounts; supporting financial closes; maintaining accounting records; reviewing manufacturing job bags and closing jobs in PECAS; validating financial system integrations; and preparing weekly profit reporting. The role analyzes manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costs, operating results, and variances; maintains reports and analytical tools; and supports budgets, forecasts, and management reporting. It also supports accounts payable, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, procurement controls, audits, SOX and internal control requirements, and financial process improvements. The Accountant partners with plant functions, provides financial guidance and training, and serves as backup to the Site Controller for designated duties.

The position is based primarily in an office within an active manufacturing facility, with occasional access to production areas. Domestic or international travel may be required based on business needs. Physical requirements include regularly walking, talking, hearing, and using hands to operate computers and office equipment; frequently reaching; occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally lifting or moving materials up to 10 pounds.

• Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Perform monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and take corrective action.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities and meet reporting deadlines and control requirements.
• Maintain accounting records for fixed assets, inventory, operating expenses, and assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Review production job bags and ensure timely, accurate closure of manufacturing jobs in the PECAS accounting system.
• Execute and validate financial system integrations across accounting and operational platforms.
• Prepare and distribute the Weekly Profit Report, including weekly board reconciliation and supporting analysis.
• Assist with maintaining and reconciling business unit financial records and schedules.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, production expenses, inventory transactions, and operating performance to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and review reports related to inventory, fixed assets, sales, customer rebates, standard costs, and applicable governmental reporting.
• Support physical inventory counts and validate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Analyze standard costs and actual operating results, research variances, and recommend improvements to reporting accuracy and cost control.
• Develop and maintain financial reports, data queries, and analytical tools for manufacturing performance and departmental decision-making.
• Assist the Site Controller in interpreting operating results, evaluating cost performance, and communicating findings to plant leadership.
• Support annual operating budgets, periodic forecasts, and other financial planning activities.
• Analyze actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical results; prepare expense reports and management summaries.
• Partner with department leaders on financial results, cost awareness, resource allocation, and business decisions.
• Review and coordinate accounts payable transactions, resolve discrepancies with Shared Services and business partners, and support timely processing.
• Support supplier onboarding, create and monitor purchase orders, verify purchasing documentation, and track payments and supplier inquiries.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and purchasing activity for budget and financial-control compliance.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, SOX requirements, and internal financial controls; support Internal Control Evaluation requirements and SOX testing.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and requested financial information for internal and external audits.
• Investigate control deficiencies and accounting discrepancies; recommend corrective actions and maintain financial procedures and documentation.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, customer, and business information.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other plant functions to improve financial understanding, accountability, and cost management.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting, systems, data accuracy, and integrations.
• Provide financial guidance to accounting colleagues and plant departments, and support financial training initiatives.
• Serve as backup to the Site Controller for designated accounting, reporting, and administration responsibilities.
• Participate in special projects and process-improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Comply with plant safety procedures, quality systems, and operational requirements; promote OHSE excellence and responsible resource use.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, or related finance functions.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end closing procedures.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial audit requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analyzing complex financial data, developing reports, and performing detailed reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including communicating financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, professional judgment, integrity, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment, including plant accounting, inventory accounting, or standard cost analysis.
• Experience with SAP, PECAS, or comparable ERP and manufacturing accounting systems.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, operating expense analysis, and plant financial performance reporting.
• Experience participating in financial audits, SOX control testing, and financial process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence operational business partners and provide financial guidance to cross-functional teams.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid vacation for full-time employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 11 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Discretionary annual bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.