Job title: Manufacturing Plant Accountant

OVERVIEW: This position will be responsible for the accounting at the assigned plant entity, including the month end close process, analysis, SOX compliance and general plant administrative support.

Job type:Temp to Hire

Job Location:Sturtevant, WI

Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salary: 65-70 K

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Responsible for preparation and analysis of plant financial statements including journal entry preparation and general ledger reconciliations.

Analyze and record accruals.

Analyze inventory movement, includes job costs review, PPV and annual Physical Inventory.

Responsible for preparation and upload of plant reporting package.

Responsible for the monthly inter-company billing to subsidiaries, when necessary.

Review weekly Purchase Requisitions.

Review and approve disbursements for submission to Shared Services.

Provide financial analysis for Plant Manager monthly.

Participate in Division Acct. Call and other meetings as required.

Report on Damages, Waste and Capital Spend monthly.

Actively participate in SOX required activities to support the division or group.

Provide requested documentation for Internal and External financial, ISO and Provincial audits.

Manage monthly headcount and quarterly Intercompany reporting in SAP BO

Manage the lease reporting to Austria and record journal entries provided monthly

Actively manage month end close

Manage annual and quarterly budgeting

Supervise store physical inventory

Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 5 - 10 years experience. Previous experience in a plant location manufacturing environment is required.

Languages: English

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Knowedlge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Must have strong attention to details

Good planning and organizational skills

Strong analytical ability required.

Knowledge of standard accounting system along with understanding of manufacturing variances.

Prior experience in preparation of manufacturing P&L’s and related financial statements.

Prior experience in preparation of forecasts and budgets.

Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.

Ability to present results.

SAGE and/or SAP experience a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer