Accountant - Futamura

Topeka, KS 66542

About the Job

Overview:

Futamura is committed to its employees and their families by offering one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the market. Most Insurance coverage is effective within 30 days. 401k and Time Off are available from Day 1!

Medical Insurance	401K + Company Match
Dental Insurance	Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance	Prescription Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off	Company-Paid Disability Insurance
	Company-Paid Life Insurance

This position works in the Accounting Department at our Tecumseh, KS production facility.

We make NatureFlex and Cellophane packaging films. These are biodegradable and compostable products to help reduce plastic pollution around the world! Since they are made from renewable wood pulp as a raw material, we essentially make transparent paper. Check out the process here.

Compostable packaging is a rapidly expanding market. As a result, Futamura is in the process of a major expansion and we are still growing. We are looking for good people with a drive for advancement to come join our team.

WE'RE GROWING!!

Futamura is investing millions in the renovation of our Tecumseh facility to increase production. We are in need of qualified individuals to help support our growth.

The Futamura Group; established in Japan in 1950 & now a global operation of 6 manufacturing divisions serving customers around the world. Our facility in Tecumseh, KS is only a short drive from Topeka and Lawrence.

Futamura’s objective is to specialize in high added value products. Among these is NatureFlexTM , a biodegradable, compostable film produced in the Tecumseh, KS Cellophane plant. NatureFlexTM is based strongly on renewable resources and are fully certified to the European (EN13432) and American (ASTM D6400) norms for compostable packaging. Our products are shipped around the world and are utilized by major brands as well as specialized markets.

EEO/D/M/V/F

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain the general ledger and cost accounting systems in accordance with business management and financial analysis needs of the company.
Prepare Quarterly and Annual budgets and forecasts.
Develop, implement and maintain consistent accounting procedures with respect to inventory management including (but not limited to) inventory valuation and physical inventory procedures and recording of consumption with respect to production.
Obtain, analyze, structure, and allocate indirect costs.
Prepare journal entries for monthly closing process.
Calculate and record monthly accruals.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and depreciation schedules monthly.
Reconciles and recommends resolution for report discrepancies and problems.
Coordinates and prepares pertinent information for external accounting firm and auditors.
Support the Plant Controller in monthly closing and providing business information.
Keep updated on sales tax exemption info and prepare quarterly filings.
Prepare yearly personal property tax filings and assure timely payment of real estate and personal property tax.
Prepare weekly and monthly business reports.
Provide backup for the Plant Controller and Accounts Payable Clerk
Assist in inventory counts and reconciliations as required.
Complies with Futamura’s safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Two or more years of related accounting experience.
Experience with SAP software preferred.

Source : Futamura