Plant Accountant

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Manage the financial functions of the plant. Supervise Account Clerk. Responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: including the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain control of the General Ledger to assure accuracy of transactions and compliance with GAAP requirements. This includes preparing general ledger entries, performing monthly analysis of all balance sheet accounts, and completing all required account reconciliations (e.g., inventory, standard cost, and cost variance).
• Fixed Assets Accounting, including changes, depreciation schedules, and processing all additions (tracking the spend and related CAPEX) and disposal requests.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis (e.g., cost, scrap, labor, overhead) and provide clear explanations of significant deviations from plan.
• Complete in-depth financial and operational analysis of key indicators (e.g., part weights, cycle rates, scrap rates) to uncover opportunities for improvement and support better decision-making.
• Track Accounts Receivable (incl. Tariff recoveries), Accounts Payable, and Payroll GLs accurately such that the company's financial objectives are met.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
• Assist or test ERP improvements.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary or assigned by Management and Corporate.
• Support activities related to maintaining our ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Accounting/Professional Designation or equivalent (CMA, CPA, MBA, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills, financial analysis, cost, general accounting and manufacturing accounting systems, standard cost accounting and budgeting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Odyssey ERP and MRP systems
• Computer literate with advanced excel skills
• High-volume automotive experience considered an asset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The office work environment is climate- and noise-controlled. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment does not require hearing protection, but earplugs are available and recommended.

Angstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at Angstrom is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Angstrom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.