PLANT ACCOUNTANT I (2502180; PS 250127 or 250128) at Spartanburg

Position Summary:
This staff level position is responsible for providing support for division management in decision making in the areas of finance and asset control.  It is also required to maintain and oversee the entire accounting function (AR, AP, Cost, Fixed Assets, Planning/Budgets Monthly ECR’s). 

This function is concerned with the administration of the entire accounting function (AR, AP, Cost, Fixed Assets) payroll as well as accurate accounting and financial control for the plant.  Position involves the development of budgets, forecasts, cost information and financial control to assure the best return on investment. 

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
___ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Reports directly to the Operations Manager.  Responsible for the supervision of up to two non-exempt employee.  Supervises the division accounting department functions, assuming all responsibilities for work, performance, and issues all plant accounting reports.

The responsibility requires a close working relationship with all departments within the division to accomplish objectives in the accounting department.  Works closely with the Group Controller’s Department and Corporate Accounting Department in order to maintain corporate and divisional policies and practices.

Essential Functions:
- Assist Division Management in making financial based decisions.  Provides local management with financial and statistical information to enable them to better control operations.
- Provide information to Group and Corporate on a monthly basis and as requested.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of financial statements, reviews, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
- Participate, coordinate and review month-end and year end closings and governmental reports and forms submittal.
- Initiates all reports as required by divisional and corporate accounting on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions.
- Perform Accounts Payable function (including freight payment and P-Card systems).
- Maintain Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations.
- Work with the MIS Department to provide information for management decisions throughout the division.
- Insure compliance with corporate objectives and systems for accounting, payables, receivables, payroll and inventory operations as applicable.
- Auditing physical inventories
- Maintaining accurate raw material and finished goods stockroom inventories as well as accurate work in process inventory.
- Maintaining the asset inventory records.
- Establishes all inventory control procedures.
- Responsible for accounting distribution of obsolete and salvageable material.
- Responsible for all plant asset inventory controls.
- Train, develop, assist and instruct subordinate employees according to company policy and sound employee relations.

 

Qualifications:- Bachleor’s in Accounting
- 3-5 years of Accounting Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, and Word)
- Certification or Advanced Degree Preferred.

Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Req. Code : 250127
Division/Department : SPG - TSD Spartanburg
% of Travel Required : 10-20%
Other Skills : This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager. The majority of the work performed will report directly to the division and respective plant.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Spartanburg, Company: Parker Hannifin.