Plant Accountant in Memphis TN

Full Job Description

• Provide accurate financial information for and assist in the completion of the month-end package, and other plant operating reports completed within established deadlines.
• Partner with Plant Buyer to track changes in raw material cost which include substrates through the packaging material.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly yield results for all finished goods.
• Contribute to weekly staff meetings with updates on-budget performance, KPIs, and capital expenditures.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing and analyzing monthly closeouts (accruals, budget settlements, monthly reports, correcting kitting errors, etc.)
• Assist in the detailed completion of the annual operating budget by established deadlines
• Assist in the completion of forecasts as required.
• Provide adequate information in support of the Integrated Business Process (IBP).
• Perform financial and administrative functions in accordance with group policy and accounting standards.
• Provide documentation to satisfy audit activities.
• Monitor and report on variances on all finished goods as well as updating and maintain all direct material cost components.
• Maintain the bill of materials for all SKU’s through the process flow.
• Review all work in process, raw material, ingredients and packaging, labor, and overhead costs each month prior to the monthly close.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• One to three years of accounting experience.
• Strong PC, word processing, and spreadsheet skills (AS400, MS Access, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills.
• AS400 knowledge and experience.
• Two to three years of cost accounting experience with a good understanding of manufacturing.