Controller Trainee (Plant Accountant)

Primary Responsibilities

• Inventory
• Maintain accuracy in receiving, month end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing
• Accounts Payable
• Complete a monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments to verify accuracy of Income Statements
• Audit paperwork for accuracy and create unpaid invoice lists
• Financial Reporting
• Complete daily production reports for Management
• Complete monthly Inter-Company journal entries
• Summarize daily/weekly financial information into a Plant Scorecard
• Bill of Material Maintenance
• Enter new items into the system as needed by plant managers
• Modify bill of materials based on product changes and fluctuation to ensure accurate raw materials usages and inventory counts.
• Order Processing
• Enter and process orders through the system in a timely manner
• Handle questions or problems forwarded from the Menards stores

Additional Responsibilities

• Any additional accounting related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Access, Word
• Good data entry skills
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Midwest Manufacturing managers