Plant Accountant

Company: Matrix Finance and Accounting
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Accountant to Analyst transition! Accounting/Finance blended role! Manufacturing! Seattle area! -- If you are an Accountant with a cost/manufacturing background who is looking gain an analyst skill set, this is the perfect role for you! This role will be blended accounting/finance with heavy budgeting, planning and forecasting, in additional to standard month-end close duties. -- Our client is one of the largest and premier glass fabricators in the United States. They have multiple locations, from the West Coast to the Midwest, and are headquartered in Tukwila, WA. They are a fast-paced organization that has experienced rapid growth. They are looking to add an Accountant who can provide month end closing, reconciliations and experience with A/P, A/R and payroll to the team. In addition, this position will participate in the analysis, budgeting, forecasting, modeling and ad-hoc reporting for the company. This is part of a small team with a broader range of responsibilities, so the ideal candidate will also come from a mid-size environment where they got to participate in a lot of functions. -- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform full cycle accounting including preparation of general ledger journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts ensuring integrity and accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting. Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasting. Provide reporting for budget vs actual and prior year variances. Prepare Ad-hoc and Business Analytical projects for the VP and Plant Managers to help drive profitability and lead process improvements. Help prepare monthly financial reporting package for senior management. Provide support to the A/R, A/P and Payroll functions including participating in process improvement and backup of these functions. Prepare Ad-hoc and Business Analytical projects for the VP and Plant Managers to help drive profitability and lead process improvements. Prepare monthly financial reporting package. Create KCIs to help management identify key trends and opportunity areas. Analyze sales margins by product form and provide analysis to plant management to drive higher contribution margins. -- EXPERIENCE, TALENT AND EDUCATION: BA/BS Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience. 2 - 3+ years experience as an Accountant. Blended accounting/analyst experience heavily preferred. Manufacturing background with experience in product costing and inventory control. Experience with Reporting tools. Solid understanding and experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting (Preferred). Excellent computer skills, including MS Office (including advanced Excel). Exposure to A/R, A/P and Payroll functions Experience: Accounting: 3 years (Preferred) Education: Bachelor's Location: Tukwila, WA 98188 Benefits: Health insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Typically work Monday - Friday in the office, but currently working remotely 50% of the time -- Compensation up to $80k salary + 7 to 8% annual bonus

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