Plant Cost Accountant

Plant Cost Accountant

Expand your professional career as a Plant Cost Accountant with Atkore in Philadelphia, PA. As a Plant Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for the daily management of plant finances, including forecasting, analysis, management reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls and compliance. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Atkore is forging a future where their employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, the company is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred) (CMA is a plus)
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Knowledge of standard costing
• Experience with Accounts Receivable and Payable processing
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Action-oriented, customer-focused, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to act with integrity and respect
• Experience with ERP systems [Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains)/JD Edwards]
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office with expert-level Excel skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that appropriate accounting and Atkore financial practices are followed
• Maintain general ledger and related general accounting processes
• Manage month, quarter, and year-end closing activities, prepare and post journal entries, review manufacturing expenses, and complete account reconciliations
• Satisfy Atkore reporting requirements and provide management with the reliable information necessary to control operations
• Process accounts payable for the plant expenses and raw material purchasing (Atlanta only)
• Process Accounts Receivable tasks (Atlanta only)
• Analyze results and report variances against budget and expectations
• Recommend corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet P&L and working capital targets
• Ensure the bill of material and costing accurately reflects production operations
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results
• Investigate book to physical adjustments made during the cycle and annual inventory counts
• Perform detailed analyses for purchase price variances on materials, excess and obsolete inventory
• Assist in preparation for yearly budget and monthly forecasts
• Work as a member of the team with other Atkore finance leaders and support global finance initiatives
• Demonstrate and promote our fundamental Atkore values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability through actions and decisions
• Create and modify standard work and ensure consistent application by all team members
• Other duties as assigned

Who is MAU?

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology, and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA, since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs, and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to a background check and drug screening.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and safety requirements required of the Plant Cost Accountant position.

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