What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Parker Plastics, Inc.?
Parker Plastics, Inc. (“PPI”) is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four manufacturing plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Our corporate headquarters is also located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. PPI is looking to add an accounting professional to join our growing company and help support our accounting and finance team.
Why Parker?
Candidate can be located at any one of four locations (Pleasant Prairie, WI; North Las Vegas, NV; Sand Springs, OK; Hagerstown, MD) but must be local to one of those sites (not a remote position).
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for one of our four plants, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Ability to be onsite at one of our four locations (Pleasant Prairie, WI; North Las Vegas, NV; Sand Springs, OK; Hagerstown, MD). Not a remote position Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects Limited travel required (<10%). Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of timeExposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse when meeting with production personnel
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Why Parker?
- A 30-year strong manufacturing company
- Focused on growth, efficiency and continuous improvement as a company
- Striving to provide opportunity, stability & work-life balance for our employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Paid holidays immediately after hire date
- Paid vacation and PTO days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company funded HSA contributions
- Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- And more!
Candidate can be located at any one of four locations (Pleasant Prairie, WI; North Las Vegas, NV; Sand Springs, OK; Hagerstown, MD) but must be local to one of those sites (not a remote position).
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for one of our four plants, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close for one manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
- Review and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and results
- Process payroll for one manufacturing plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)
- Manage accounts payable for one plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser
- Enter approved invoices in company’s ERP system (IQMS) and process check runs for assigned locations on a weekly basis
- Assist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountants
- Participate in general accounting operations, including but not limited to cash application, customer pricing updates, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and other related tasks
- Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- 0 – 7 years of experience in Accounting
- ERP system and general ledger management experience a plus
- Experience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plus
- Good Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, look-up functionality and formatting of reports
- Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)
- Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plus
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic required
- Consistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolution
- Self-starter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assigned
- Flexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quickly
- Comfortable in a small office and team setting
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