Operations Accountant

Job Summary

The Operations Accountant is responsible for the daily production, receipt, shipping and reconciliation of inventory for multiple plant organizations, monthly inventory close and reconciliation for multiple plants, and other related inventory transactions. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting corporate and regional marketing staff with inventory and shipping related transactions. Inventory related support for other locations as needed is also considered to be part of this position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Record daily inventory production.
• Blend inventory and ship transactions based upon the detail provided by the plant personnel.
• Monitor and review shipment/invoicing status.
• Train plant personnel to provide necessary documentation to support production, changes in inventory and shipping transactions and to reconcile balances.
• Communicate and resolve issues with the plant personnel when data does not adequately support the transactions.
• Prepare analysis as requested to support plant, regional and corporate management.
• Implement and enforce policies and effective internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Perform a variety of complicated special projects. May lead and direct the work of others.
• Management may assign duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two to five years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable or Inventory Accounting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting and perpetual inventory concepts & principals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent math skills, including statistical analysis.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel; frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Long periods spent sitting at desk in front of computer screen.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office environment.

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