Senior Manufacturing Accountant

The Alsip Mini Mill (AMM) is seeking a highly professional and motivated Senior Mill Accountant to be responsible for all activities associated with maintaining accurate finished goods inventory, daily sales and invoicing processes, accurate sales in the monthly financial reporting, expense variance analysis, process and controls improvements, support of the mill in inventory management, and production reporting. This person will assist with special projects as assigned by the Mill Controller and General Manager.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the period-end and year-end close process by performing various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries (e.g. sales revenue validation, sales-in-transit, chemical consumption, change in inventory, etc.) and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
• Analyze Company operating results and develop revenue/expense variance reports and presentations.
• Support the monthly physical inventory process of finished goods.
• Work closely with Plant Manager and other operations supervisors on reporting requirements and special projects.
• Posting daily invoices and credits.
• Provide monthly inventory management reporting to support best practices (e.g. % obsolete, inventory aging, etc.)
• Respond to external auditor requests for support documentation.
• Support effective operation of company internal controls
• Constantly seeks to improve existing processes to align with best practices, to reduce workload, and improve reporting accuracy and controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Four-year accounting degree
• At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to gather and analyze data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as an integral part of the collective analysis process
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and assign priorities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; V-Lookup's, pivot tables, etc.
• Excellent communication skills