Plant Accountant

Plant Accountant Job Description:

Develop and maintain accounting systems for the company by maintaining books of accounts and related materials, as well as managing the day-to-day financial matters. Prepare financial records, analyze costs, create standard operating procedures, prepare and present management reports and metrics.

• Collect and organize cost information into a database of expenses.
• Construct systems to accumulate and monitor data.
• Determine and calculate formulas for fixed and variable costs.
• Plan budgets and prepare reports for multiple departments within a company.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Review receipts and compare with actual charges to detect inaccuracies and variances.
• Project profit margins and cash flow for upcoming periods.
• Prepare financial forecasts for monthly, quarterly and annual operating schedules.
• Analyze month-end and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost-effective improvements.
• Prepare various journal entries to maintain the company's books of accounts.
• Maintain companywide records for fixed assets or liabilities.
• Manage day to day cash management operations internally as well as in coordination with financial institutions.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare all financial reports and statements as required to comply with internal/external reporting requirements on computer.
• Review all accounts receivable statements.
• Perform year-end closing and balancing procedures in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform all daily and monthly duties related to cash balance, general ledger and month closing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 10+ years of accounting work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software programs and MRP systems.
• Computer literacy skills, especially with MS Excel and MS Office. Basic data entry and computation.
• Analytical skills with a keen sense of organization and detail.
• Proven time management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Respect for confidentiality of information laws and local ethics.
• Expertise in activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Preferred)
• MRP: 10 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 10 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person