What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Accountant position at GBP Cincinnati?
Position Overview
Green Bay Packaging is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. They perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecast that align with business goals. Additionally, the role involves managing internal controls, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage local accounts receivable. Monitor past due accounts and take appropriate measures to ensure timely collection.
- Daily customer invoicing. Ensure all dispatches are invoiced timely and accurately.
- Assisting with month-end closing and journal entries.
- Collaborating with plant management to effectively monitor financial performance against budget and operational goals.
- Reviewing production costs and product line profitability and suggesting improvements.
- Participating in inventory analyses and reconciliations, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and accounting.
- Assisting in capital asset management and maintaining fixed asset ledgers.
- Assist with hourly plant payroll and support other accounting functions as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of general accounting experience, including month-end close and fixed asset management, preferably in Manufacturing.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High ethical standards and ability to work independently
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.
Company Overview
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): Microsoft Office - particularly Excel
- 2 - 5 years: General Accounting in manufacturing environment.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
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