Plant Accountant

Plant Accountant Job Description: Develop and maintain accounting systems for the company by maintaining books of accounts and related materials, as well as managing the day-to-day financial matters.
Prepare financial records, analyze costs, create standard operating procedures, prepare and present management reports and metrics.
Collect and organize cost information into a database of expenses.
Construct systems to accumulate and monitor data.
Determine and calculate formulas for fixed and variable costs.
Plan budgets and prepare reports for multiple departments within a company.
Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
Review receipts and compare with actual charges to detect inaccuracies and variances.
Project profit margins and cash flow for upcoming periods.
Prepare financial forecasts for monthly, quarterly and annual operating schedules.
Analyze month-end and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost-effective improvements.
Prepare various journal entries to maintain the company's books of accounts.
Maintain companywide records for fixed assets or liabilities.
Manage day to day cash management operations internally as well as in coordination with financial institutions.
Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Prepare all financial reports and statements as required to comply with internal/external reporting requirements on computer.
Review all accounts receivable statements.
Perform year-end closing and balancing procedures in accordance with approved procedures.
Perform all daily and monthly duties related to cash balance, general ledger and month closing.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
10+ years of accounting work experience.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
Familiarity with accounting software programs and MRP systems.
Computer literacy skills, especially with MS Excel and MS Office.
Basic data entry and computation.
Analytical skills with a keen sense of organization and detail.
Proven time management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.
Respect for confidentiality of information laws and local ethics.
Expertise in activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products.