Allegiant Manufacturing, formerly Bennett Tool & Die LLC, the one stop source for metal working solutions including stamping, fabrication, tool & die, value-added assembly, tooling & machining, tube bending & roll forming located in Maryville, TN. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant Credit and Collections Specialist is an in-house position. This is a salary/exempt position.

At Allegiant Manufacturing we pay our employees weekly. We care about our employee's financial well-being and are invested in creating a work environment where our employees feel heard, valued, and taken care of. We strive to provide competitive wages & benefits to our employees.

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Job Description:

This position is a dual role - Manufacturing Cost Accountant (estimate 50% of time) - Credit and Collections Specialist (estimate 50% of time). The actual amount of time spent in each role will vary from day to day and is intended for indication purposes only. The role and responsibilities of each are as follows:

• In the capacity of Manufacturing Cost Accountant, reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and indirectly reports to the Maryville General Manager. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant assists in determining the actual costs of manufacturing products, determines profitability, performs research and analysis, maintains the general ledger, performs account reconciliations, assists with audit preparations, and carries out other accounting duties as may be required.

The focus of their responsibilities in this role is on cost accounting and working capital management, inventory valuation and production costs (direct labor, materials, and production overhead).

• In the capacity of Credit and Collections Specialist, reports directly to the Corporate Controller and indirectly to the Maryville General Manager. The Credit and Collections Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all amounts owing by our customers are collected and applied accurately to outstanding invoices. They are to ensure that our working capital (specifically A/R) is managed effectively and are to report on the status of our A/R, past due invoices and customers on credit hold due to late payment.

To be successful as a Manufacturing Cost Accountant/Credit and Collections Specialist, candidates should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant/Credit Specialist must have advanced Excel skills, be detail oriented, highly organized, and be able to work with minimal supervision and perform well under pressure.

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant/Credit and Collections Specialist is expected to support the Corporate Accounting team. They are expected to work collaboratively with the Operations teams at our plants within all established guidelines and Corporate approved procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance required
• 3 years of accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP
• Strong financial analysis skills - particularly with respect to working capital management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Manufacturing industry experience. Familiarity with ERP systems, Syspro experience highly desirable
• CPA and/or CMA accreditation highly desirable

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

• Complies with all company, local, state, and federal accounting, and financial regulations
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports financial data
• Establishes and monitors effective cycle count programs in collaboration with the Operations Controller and Operations teams at our plants
• Identifies best practices and leverages the knowledge and experience of the plants to make improvements
• Collaborates with the Operations Controller and Operations teams in minimizing working capital tied up in inventory while maintaining a just-in-time approach to inventory management
• Monitors and resolves overdue invoices
• Collects and accurately applies payments, discounts, and refunds to invoices on a timely basis
• Ensures that those responsible for unpaid invoices are contacted immediately
• Presents data to management, investors, auditors, and other entities as required
• Maintains accurate financial records
• Performs audits, reconciliations and resolves discrepancies
• Keeps informed about current legislation pertaining to finance and accounting
• Assists management in the decision-making process by preparing ad hoc analysis, budgets, and financial forecasts

Performs other duties as required. Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures. Travel may be required (between 10% - 15% annually).

Orientation/Training:

Candidates will undergo six to eight weeks of orientation/training. This will necessitate that some portion of the orientation/training be conducted at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN.