Plant Accountant - trak group

Middletown, OH 45044

Plant Accountant
Why you should work here:

Growth Opportunities: Join a company with a proven track record of promoting from within, offering opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Tenured Team: Work alongside experienced professionals, including partners with 20-30+ years of tenure, providing a supportive and collaborative environment.
Direct Collaboration: Partner directly with Daniel, our fun and experienced Controller, who brings a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic approach to the team.
Small Accounting Team: Enjoy the benefits of working in a close-knit team environment with just four members, where you won't get lost in the mix.
Ability to Learn & Offer Process Improvements: Take advantage of the opportunity to learn and grow professionally while contributing to process improvements and innovation within the organization.
Recognized Excellence: Join a company that has been consistently recognized for its excellence, including being named to Newsweek's list of 'America's Most Responsible Companies' and Forbes' list of 'World's Best Employers.'

Responsibilities include:

Ensure accurate and timely financial close processes, resolve accounting discrepancies, and comply with financial policies and procedures.
Engage in general accounting activities, including maintenance of general ledger accounts and financial reporting.
Develop, maintain, and analyze forecasts, and prepare reports comparing forecasts to actual costs.
Follow up on customer accounts, including credit issuances and collection activity.
Ensure accurate processing of hourly payroll and related functions, and guide and develop accounting associates.
Analyze financial records and reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards, and provide advice on business operations and financial projections.

What you need to succeed:

Industry Experience: While industry experience in manufacturing or packaging is preferred, we're open to candidates with diverse backgrounds, as Daniel transitioned from retail seamlessly.
1-3 Years Relevant Experience: Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting, with strong Excel skills.
BA Degree in Accounting: A degree in accounting is preferred over finance, providing a solid foundation for the role.
Versatile Skill Set: Candidates should be adept at various accounting tasks, including credit/collections, journal entries, GL management, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, expense reporting, stock compliance, sales tax, and payroll.
Process Improvement Orientation: We're seeking candidates who are proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
Openness to Learning & Growth: Candidates should be open to learning and growing internally, with the potential for advancement to a plant controller role in the future.

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