Accountant
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager located at our corporate offices in Pleasant Prairie, WI, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for the North Las Vegas, Nevada (“NV”) facility, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close for the NV manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
- Review and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity for the NV manufacturing plant; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and results
- Process payroll for the NV plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)
- Manage accounts payable for the NV plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser
- Enter approved invoices in company’s ERP system (IQMS) and process NV check runs on a weekly basis
- Assist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountants
- Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- 0 – 7+ years of experience in Accounting
- ERP system and general ledger management experience a plus
- Experience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plus
- Good Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, look-up functionality and formatting of reports
- Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)
- Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plus
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic required
- Creative self-starter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assigned
- Flexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quickly
- Comfortable in a small office and team setting
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to be onsite at North Las Vegas, NV facility. Not a remote position
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects
- Limited travel required (
- Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse when meeting with production personnel
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays immediately after hire date
- Paid vacation and PTO days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company funded HSA contributions
- Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- And more!
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Parker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.