Plant Accountant

About the role

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics. Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

This Plant Accountant role plays a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our manufacturing facility. We are seeking a candidate that is analytical and detail-oriented, to monitor, manage and reconcile accounting processes, including payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure compliance in financial regulations and internal controls. Many opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to provide insightful financial reporting to empower decision-making and fuels innovation.

Responsibilities

• Cost Tracking and Analysis: Monitor and analyze production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate cost accounting and budget adherence.
• Month-Close Procedures: Finalize financial data, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of division’s financial position at the end of each month.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation methods (e.g., FIFO) and reconciliation of physical inventory with accounting records.
• Capital Expenditure Tracking: Manage and analyze capital expenditures, ensuring proper accounting treatment and compliance with financial policies.
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, establishing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgeted figures, providing insights into operational efficiency and areas for improvement.
• Collaboration with Operations: Work closely with plant management and production teams to understand operational processes and provide financial insights that support decision-making.
• Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial records related to plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM, or CIA desirable.
• 2-4 years of financial/operational experience required.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay

• Pay Range: $84