Plant Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Responsible for accounting functions at assigned plants and / or cost centers; this includes period-ending accounting processes, reporting, asset management through inventory and accounting reconciliation, forecasting, budgeting, and general audit duties. Utilizes manufacturing cost accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Tracks revenue and expenses. Reviews finances for assigned plants / cost centers.
• Analyzes standard costs and researching cost change drivers.
• Analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Researches complex transactions and prepares documentation outlining issues and conclusions.
• Works with business leaders to create business unit budget and forecasts.
• Prepares journal entries, period-end reporting, accruals, amortization schedules, and other reports.
• Reviews mfg. accounting procedures and recommends changes in operations and financial activities that will improve productivity and effectiveness of the assigned business units.
• Conducts annual physical inventories or supports cycle counts throughout the year.
• Ensures that the internal control procedures are established and followed in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Assist with developing and updating reporting surrounding Functional areas for Operational meetings for Global Product Supply and analyzing the results.
• Review in-depth working capital drivers and collaborate with the Operations team for optimization.
• Review financial analysis for capital intensive projects and provide guidance in collaboration with the manufacturing team.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Education and Experience

Computer Skills

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

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