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Plant Accountant

Job#:393208

Department:Accounting/Finance

Category:Midwest Manufacturing

Salary:Competitive

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Job Description

Position Summary

This is an entry-level position that involves specialized work in developing and maintaining financial data at the manufacturing plants. Work involves preparation, development and administration of: Audits, Accounts Payable, Financial Reports, Inter company reports, Information Flow, Inventory, and Production reports.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Inventory

+ Maintain accuracy in receiving, month end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing

+ Accounts Payable

+ Complete a monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments to verify accuracy of Income Statements

+ Audit paperwork for accuracy and create unpaid invoice lists

+ Financial Reporting

+ Complete daily production reports for Management

+ Complete monthly Inter-Company journal entries

+ Summarize daily/weekly financial information into a Plant Scorecard

+ Bill of Material Maintenance

+ Enter new items into the system as needed by plant managers

+ Modify bill of materials based on product changes and fluctuation to ensure accurate raw materials usages and inventory counts.

+ Order Processing

+ Enter and process orders through the system in a timely manner

+ Handle questions or problems forwarded from the Menards stores

Additional Responsibilities

Any additional accounting related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager.

Skills/Requirements

Position Requirements

+ Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

+ Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Access, Word,

+ Good data entry skills

+ Able to write and speak clearly and accurately

+ Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Midwest Manufacturing managers.