Plant Accountant jobs in Colorado

Plant Accountant provides accounting services for a plant. Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Being a Plant Accountant complies and prepares analysis and reports of accounting activity and data. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and reconciliations. Additionally, Plant Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree of accounting or related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Plant Accountant gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Plant Accountant typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Plant Accountant
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Plant Accountant
    Denver, CO, USA Req #9488
    Tuesday, February 13, 2024

    As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

    People * Customers * Trust

    The Plant Accountant is responsible for organizing and coordinating the general accounting activities for the plant. Ensure day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, prepare basic financial reports, and analyze and report any variances.

    PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of estimates and accruals.

    Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

    Comply with financial policies and procedures including compliance with PCA's SOX 404 Key Controls.

    Engage in general accounting activities including the accurate and complete preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit-loss statements, and capital expenditure reports.

    Develop, maintain, and analyze forecasts, then prepare periodic reports that compare forecasts to actual costs.

    Follow up on customer accounts including customer credit issuances and collection activity.

    Ensure the accurate processing of the hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions. Ensure all payroll transactions comply with company policies, as well as all state and federal requirements.

    Guide, develop, and train accounting associates including assisting the Plant Controller in supervising the day-to-day activities of the accounting associates.

    Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

    Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.

    Three (3) years of previous work experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable functions.

    Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

    Experience with financial systems for invoicing, credit/collections, expense reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard, and corrugated packaging industry.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial / accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, and internal control.

    Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.

    Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

    Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and review multiple documents and reports.

    Above average written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to multiple audiences and purposes.

    The ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experience and corporate positions.

    Strong listening, evaluating, and organizational skills.

    Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

    All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

    Other details
    • Pay Type Salary
    • Required Education Bachelor's Degree
    • Job Start Date Tuesday, February 13, 2024
    • Denver, CO, USA

     

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Greenhouse Associate
  • The Plant Gallery
  • Centennial, CO FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY,PART_TIME
  • To apply - do not call us! - Email Resume AND COVER LETTER to jacob@denverplantdelivery.com​I know, I know, you see "plant store team member" and are super excited! Sounds fun! Well, it is fun. howeve...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Production Worker
  • Safeway - Denver Beverage Plant
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 18, 2022, the Company operated 2,273 retail food and drug stores with 1,720 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel ce...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Part Time Night Inserter
  • Berthoud Printing Plant
  • Berthoud, CO PART_TIME
  • Summary: Our Prairie Mountain Media facility is in need of motivated and dependable individuals to join our mailroom staff and be a part of a team responsible for inserting and mailing community newsp...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • PCL Construction Services, Inc.
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • The future you want is within reach. At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Englewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • Robert Half has partnered with an outsourced accounting firm in Englewood in search of an Accountant! The Accountant position is paying $75,000-$95,000 bonus!The Accountant will be responsible for the...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Plant Accountant
  • NorthPoint Search Group
  • Calhoun, GA
  • Plant Accountant - Calhoun, GA Our client, a strong stable company has an immediate need for a Senior Cost Accountant. T...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Accountant
  • Tri-City Extrusion Inc
  • Bristol, TN
  • Job Description Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION: The organized entry-level accountant will be responsible for ensuri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Plant Accountant
  • The Judge Group
  • Benson, NC
  • Our manufacturing client is currently seeking a Senior Plant Accountant for their plant in Benson NC. The Senior Account...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Plant Accountant
  • Jobs for Humanity
  • Reno, NV
  • Company Description Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations w...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Accounting Coordinator
  • The Judge Group
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Accountant
  • Experis
  • Ladysmith, WI
  • Our client, in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Plant Accountant to join their team (full time - permanent positi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Accountant
  • Dole Food Company
  • Soledad, CA
  • GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE The Plant Accountant is responsible for providing general accounting services for ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Accountant
  • Aegis Worldwide
  • Fayetteville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Plant Accountant Overview: We are currently seeking a detail-or...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Plant Accountant jobs
$76,234 to $105,045

Plant Accountant in Denver, CO
Recommend strategies to plant controller and maintain knowledge on all current trends and provide training to all accounting and benefit regulations.
February 04, 2020
Plant Accountant in Virginia Beach, VA
This Plant Accountant will work collaboratively with Site Manager and the business to ensure costs are optimised and managed and implements plant finance best practices within their Plant.
February 09, 2020
Plant Accountant in Utica, NY
The primary responsibility of a plant accountant is to balance the accounts of the plant which involves several areas of finance and investing.
February 15, 2020