Plant Accountant jobs in Massachusetts

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Position Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze diverse and complex financial information and prepares financial reports. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes.

The position involves the development of budgets, forecasts, cost information and financial control to assure the best return on investment. Provides expertise in resolving issues, improving processes or creating new methods.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

The Plant Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager, in the Division HQ.

Works closely with the Division Accounting Department and Corporate Accounting Department in order to maintain corporate and divisional policies and practices.

The responsibility requires a close working relationship with all departments within the plant to accomplish objectives in the accounting department.

Essential Functions

• Prepares general ledger, asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing moderately complex account information.
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy / reconciling various Divisional Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist in completion of reports required by the Division or Corporate on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Provide local management with financial or statistical information to enable them to improve and control their operations
• Assist in updating, maintaining, and enhancing the Division's and Plant location's internal controls so that the future financial, internal control, and Sarbanes-Oxley audits are in compliance.
• Responsible for the plant asset inventory controls, including physical inventory coordination and fixed asset maintenance.
• Participates in continuous improvements activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency without comprising proper internal controls
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.
* Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
* Two to four years accounting experience in manufacturing environment required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
* Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
* Ability to work in a Team environment and to be a Team player.
* Familiarity with Power BI and Alteryx preferred.

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