Plant Accountant

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Summary This position will develop, interpret and implement complex financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning, analysis and control. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing monthly financial results and identifying key variance drivers, coordinating and preparing financial projections and preparing ad-hoc analysis to support management and to facilitate profit improvement. Month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliation and analysis, income statement and variance analysis, internal controls, and other projects will also be key responsibilities. Working with and understanding operations will be key to support the overall profitability of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Analyze financial performance; identify and summarize key performance drivers.
• Monthly closing and analysis of inventory, manufacturing costs and financial statements, including recording monthly journal entries, preparing detailed support for select inventory and manufacturing cost related accounts and prepare/review of monthly account reconciliations; ensuring that closing schedule is followed so reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various global policies along with monitoring various accounting and inventory activities to ensure established policies and internal controls are followed.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard costs, including periodic review and audit of the Company's standard cost methods to ensure compliance with company policy
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
• Understand our capital policy and review plant related capital projects; providing feedback to project managers as necessary prior to the submission of Capital Appropriation Requests.
• Assist in the compilation and review of detailed financial information. Develop and modify financial reports in IFS, BPC, Excel, etc. as necessary.
• Identify trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
• Direct preparation of studies, reports and analyses in areas such as business forecasts, annual budget, 5-year plan, periodic forecasts and other corporate financial requirements.
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Research and prepare economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation and working capital requirements.
• Prepare various financial analyses and complete general ledger accounting as required.
• Expense analysis and consultation.
• Complete special projects/tasks and duties as assigned.
• Observe all safety rules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Accounting degree preferred
  • 5+ years relevant experience
• Desired
  
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree / CPA preferred
  • Experience with IFS, IFS Business Reporter and SAP Business Planning & Consolidation software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong communication/interpersonal skills and polished presentation skills.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with an advanced Excel skill set.
  • IFS ERP experience preferred.
• Independent, forward thinker (assertiveness)
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Presents numerical data effectively
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Proficient analytical, problem solving and critical thinking
• Works well with teams
• Exhibits good judgment and objectivity
• Ensure high governance and fiduciary responsibility
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting (U.S. GAAP), budgeting control and reporting principles, methods, techniques and standards.
• Experience in developing, implementing, performing, and testing internal controls.
• Human Relations Skills: Listens and responds to colleagues, demonstrating high levels of respect, honesty and empathy. Communicates face-to-face frequently in terms that are meaningful to the other person. Works well with others. Is trustworthy. Takes accountability for projects and owns mistakes.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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