Senior Staff Accountant

Disclosure: Role is hybrid.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Plant Controller, this position is responsible for supporting monthly accounting and finance activities to drive operational improvement and process efficiency. The staff accountant ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded and ensures the accuracy of entries while gaining exposure to complex tasks associated with the plant operations.

Responsibilities

Month-end close and Financial Analysis

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation during the corporate monthly financial close.
• Assist the Plant Controller with performing balance sheet reconciliations during the monthly financial close.
• Assist the Plant Controller with completing forecasts and the annual budget.
• Support analyses to improve forecast accuracy and operational decision making.
• Work with cross-functional team members to resolve accounting questions or issues

Plant Support

• Help support the plant Procure to Pay process by troubleshooting differences between invoices and POs, or physical receipts. Support the automated AP invoice process.
• Support the Plant Controller and Plant Manager with ad-hoc data gathering and analysis.
• Monitor spend categories by cost center such as maintenance, utilities, supplies etc.

Inventory

• Take monthly inventories, including raw material, spare parts, and consumable inventories.
• Ensure the accurate accounting of finished goods inventory shipped from the operating plant location to the port location.
• Effective communication with the port team to ensure that all loads leaving the plant were subsequently received by the port.
• Timely resolution of any reconciling items or potential inventory discrepancies.

Other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related quantitative field
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy; Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities, manage time efficiently and follow policies and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar ERP system).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• Meticulous and self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Open to change and willing to learn new skills

Working conditions

• Willing and able to work an industrial environment 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment as needed.

Travel requirements

• 10-20% travel expected with no or few overnight trips. The staff accountant will regularly visit assigned plant locations to assist with physical inventory and other duties as assigned.