Senior Plant Accountant - GNS North America, Inc.

Who We Are and What We Do

GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.

Hot and Conventional Stamping

GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.

Laser Cutting

GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.

Welding

At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.

SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the Controller in the preparation of all accounting and financial data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. In each of the duties listed below the employee is expected to perform to the highest standards of quality, to strive for maximum customer satisfaction, and to continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures of this position. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in an effective manner with customers, clients, suppliers, and employees.

• Processes accounting transactions within the accounting software accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyzes manufacturing costs and trace costs back to underlying activities.
• Prepares and summarizes reports as directed.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing source documents.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts by analyzing source documents and related account information.
• Exercises due diligence and adherence to all internal controls procedures.
• Safeguards confidential information regarding all company affairs.
• Assist with month-end close, book journal entries, and investigate variances.
• Assist with supporting the plant’s annual accounting audit.
• Analyze and improve accounting processes and procedures for more effective and timely reporting.

Miscellaneous (Non-Supervisory)

• Acts as a good steward of the Company’s resources and exemplifies the values of the Company.
• Ensures personal compliance with all Company policies, procedures, values, ethics, and rules.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment through ownership of Company safety program. This includes following and enforcing all safety rules/regulations and proper operating procedures, as well as the proper use of prescribed safety equipment pertinent to the department, and immediately reporting all accidents/incidents to supervisor and Human Resources.
• Supports the Company’s equal employment opportunity policy and actions, immediately reporting violations to supervisor and/or the Human Resources department.
• Ensures that work area is free from any form of harassment (sexual, racial, religious, etc.), immediately reporting violations to supervisor and/or the Human Resources department.
• Supports Company’s quality and environmental policies and programs and meets quality requirements specified for position. Meets quality requirements specified by production drawings, bills of materials, control plans, policies, work instructions, and procedures.
• Actively participates in and successfully completes appropriate training and that all training provided is evaluated and that proper documentation is provided for accurate maintenance of the employee’s training record.
• Meets with supervisor at least once per year to review job performance using this job description as a basis for appraisal.
• Maintains complete security and confidentiality of all Company records and employee data.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and professional work environment.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct supervision is required of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates degree in Accounting or related field required, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred; a minimum of 5 years related experience in a finance/accounting environment (preferably in a manufacturing industry with cost accounting emphasis); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

KEY METRICS

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, financial reports and statements, and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply financial mathematical concepts such as discount and interest rates, rates of return, net present value, return on investment, and amortization, as well as common mathematical skills such as working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and currency conversion. Ability to apply modern algebra and statistical inference when necessary. Ability to construct and interpret graphs and charts of all types.

COMPUTER SKILLS Ability to use a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications most notably Word, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to use main business information system (PLEX experience is preferred), and Internet based services.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TRAVEL Minimal travel is required.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.