Plant Staff Accountant

Plant Staff Accountant

Reports To:

Plant Operations Manager

AB Mauri North America

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

Finance

Grade:

2

• To assist with the financial activities at the plant level and generate relevant operational/ financial information while complying with ABMNA/ABF group policy.

Performance Standards

Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable.

• Assist in the detailed completion of annual operating budget by established deadlines  
• Assist in completion of forecasts as required. 
• Provide adequate information in support of the Integrated Business Process (IBP). 
• Consolidate monthly budget variances across multiple cost centers in production and overhead.

• Provide accurate financial information for and assist in the completion of month end package, and other plant operating reports completed within established deadlines. 
• Partner with Plant Buyer to track changes in raw material cost which include substrates through packaging material. 
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly yield results for all finished goods.  
• Contribute to weekly staff meetings with updates on budget performance, KPIs and capital expenditure. 
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing and analyzing monthly close outs (accruals, budget settlements, monthly reports, correcting kitting errors, etc.)

• Provide balance sheet account analysis on a monthly basis. 
• Participate and assist with cost savings analysis.

• Perform financial and administrative functions in accordance with group policy and accounting standards. 
• Provide documentation to satisfy audit activities. 
• Monitor and report on variances on all finished goods as well as updating and maintaining all direct material cost components.  
• Maintain the bill of materials for all SKU’s through the process flow.  
• Review all work in process, raw material, ingredients and packaging, labor and overhead costs each month prior to the monthly close.

• Prepare and track CapEX projects through project duration and PIR (post implementation review) 
• Update and maintain capital appropriations report monthly. 
• Process accounts payable as needed. 
• Manage unvouchered report (RBNI-received but not inventoried) 
• Reconcile weekly and monthly inventory cycle counts and perform inventory adjustments as needed to maintain lot control and tracking. 
• Conduct Fixed Asset Audit

• Respond to internal inquiries within one day or an established mutually agreed deadline

• Comply with HR policies and procedures.
• Comply with relevant employment laws.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

A combination  of the listed skills and knowledge is preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 
• One to three years accounting experience. 
• Strong PC, word processing and spreadsheet skills (AS400, MS Access, MS Excel, Word, Power Point). 
• Good communication skills. 
• Two to three years of cost accounting experience with a good understanding of manufacturing. 
• Experience in A/P, A/R, Inventory and Journal Entry.

working conditions

• Minimal travel required.

other factors                  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk, hear and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to airborne particles and chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee frequently works in high places and is infrequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.