Plant Accountant

Job Description: Plant Accountant

Top, fast-growing manufacturing organization is searching for a plant accountant for their plant operations in Paducah, KY. . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all costs are properly reported including all production related costs, cost of sales and operating/overhead expenses. This position is also responsible for periodic reporting of operational metrics to plant and business unit management. Additional duties include data analysis as requested, identifying areas for process and/or cost improvement, extracting data and creating reports, month end closing journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.

What Youll Do:

• General cost accounting and other related duties for two locations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related KPI reports
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and perform month-end close on a monthly, quarter and annual basis
• Code invoices, reconcile accounts, and provide variance explanations
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecasting with related variance reporting
• Weekly and bi-weekly payroll and payroll reporting
• Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Adhere to system of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
• Generate inventory and operational reports for management
• Coordinate and reconcile semi-annual physical inventory counts
• Provides internal auditors with assistance; gathering necessary account information and provide relevant support
• Assist with requests from external auditors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Financial accounting and cost accounting experience
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or related field, required