Plant Accountant

About the role

The Laminate Plant Accountant supports the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department for Clarion Laminates. They are responsible for assisting with all aspects of corporate accounting to ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP and ensure protection of company assets. This position assists site management with matters related to accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in carrying out Accounting Department responsibilities for Clarion Laminates
• Assist with all aspects of corporate accounting to ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP
• Ensure protection of company assets
• Assist site management with matters related to accounting
• Fill in for other positions during absences as needed

Schedule

This position may be required to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in making balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with Monthly and Year-end closing processes
• Experience assisting with semi-annual and year-end audits
• Understanding of manufacturing costing processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates; must have strong grasp of business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced situations
• Excellent attendance record
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving
• Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products
• Advanced administrative skills to include filing, telephone, scanners, fax, memo writing, and email
• Ability to work independently under tight reporting deadlines and/or in a team environment
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word – document creation, formatting and editing; Excel – spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis and formulas creation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP and inventory accounting

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools