Finance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial control procedures, systems and standards.
• Act as an active resource for the Plant Manager, Plant Controller, and other staff.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts and expense accruals.
• Assist in the month-end closing process, including journal entries and expense accruals.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing and capital budgets/forecasts.
• Routine monitoring of manufacturing expenses and reporting results to the Plant Controller and Plant Manager.
• Resolve vendor issues and provide accurate accounts payable information.
• Control weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventories, including physical observation of inventory.
• Maintain fixed assets monthly reporting.
• Examine payroll, accounting, and financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist and review open purchase orders and work with procurement and accounts payable to ensure all open orders are current.
• Perform daily production entry, receiving, and shipping in ERP systems.
• Receive goods from packing lists, reviewing paperwork for proper signatures and dates.
• Prepare and review weekly hourly payroll for transmission to Corporate.
• Review and approve time sheets for accuracy according to internal controls.
• Prepare and review payroll reports for management.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processing.
• Train supervisors on proper payroll procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Plant Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3 years’ experience (preferred).
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Accounts Payable, and Payroll (preferred).
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience, including an internship (preferred).

Skills and Knowledge

• Highly motivated individual with good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees.
• Good computer skills including use of Word, Excel, JD Edwards, and other software.
• Initiative and willingness to take on multiple projects.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb steps, walk through the facility, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for weekly inventory.
• Position requires on-site 5 days a week.