Accountant - Manufacturing

ACCOUNTANT - NORTH AMERICA - AGRICULTURE MANUFACTURING
The primary purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the North American business unit, by driving effective financial processes with day-to-day analysis, supporting period end procedures and supporting local departments. Key areas of accountability are Fixed Assets/Project Accounting, Tax support and Capitol Management. The job holder must be able to demonstrate compliance with Group financial controls.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure period end reports, including accruals, R&D hours pre-payments, journals and WIP reviews, are prepared and posted in accordance with specified deadlines; review period end reports with Finance System and Strategic Business Partner/BUD including proposed solutions and improvements; create period end commentary; maintain Sage ledgers
Actively participate in capital management including tracking of invoices and forecasting; meet with managers to assure there is active input and transparency; prepare and maintain rolling overheads forecast with input from line managers
Approvals for business unit include wire payments and check payments
Manage Fixed Assets and Project Accounting; perform all finance related actions for payroll; serve as back-up to payroll processing
Manage the standard costs as part of the inventory system; support wastage review project with production
Conduct training for all new hires in regard to finance processes and procedures
Track and update agency hours; monitor FTE's
Maintain accurate and up to date price list (including PNC's) with selling prices
Support KAM's with submission of selling price forms
Management of credit cards including card issuance, appropriate limits and terminations of access
Raise and enter new/change customer (SOD)
Day-to-day project support; T&T work with all mangers to free/schedule time for project involvement
Support budget holders in developing understanding of budgeting and forecasting process
Ensure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations and corresponding supporting information; create cash flow and balance sheet forecasts
Ensure asset register is complete, accurate and supported by managing fixed asset rolling audits
Ensure accurate and timely completion and review of tax reporting; manage local tax reporting including quarterly reports, sales use, property taxes and 1099's; maintain understanding of local tax regulations and requirements
Lead preparation of year end information for internal and external auditors as well as ABF reporting packs; provide a detailed commentary to ensure all queries are answered in a clear and concise manner; prepare calendars and track critical dates
Identify and implement process improvements within the finance department to improve efficiency, demonstrate controls and provide cost savings
Continuously review financial controls, reporting and transaction processing routines across the NA sites taking into account levels of risk, adequacy of controls design and application and process efficiency; develop and implement improvements to these activities based on a value-added approach
Qualifications:
Bachelors' Degree preferred; OR, job history in Accounting field that equates to schooling
5+ years' experience in accounting field in private industry (Manufacturing preferred)
Well versed in all aspects of GAAP
Familiar with ERP systems and other computer skills ie) Micrsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Compensation:
$80K - $90K + Benefits + Retirement