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Plant Accountant

Menards, Eau Claire, WI, United States


Job Description

This is an entry-level position that involves specialized work in developing and maintaining financial data at the manufacturing plants. Work involves preparation, development and administration of audits, accounts payable, financial reports, inter‑company reports, information flow, inventory, and production reports.
Primary Responsibilities

Inventory

Maintain accuracy in receiving, month‑end paperwork, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing.

Accounts Payable

Complete a monthly comparison between receipts and outstanding payments to verify accuracy of income statements.
Audit paperwork for accuracy and create unpaid invoice lists.

Financial Reporting

Complete daily production reports for management.
Complete monthly inter‑company journal entries.
Summarize daily/weekly financial information into a plant scorecard.

Bill of Material Maintenance

Enter new items into the system as needed by plant managers.
Modify bill of materials based on product changes and fluctuations to ensure accurate raw‑material usage and inventory counts.

Order Processing

Enter and process orders through the system in a timely manner.
Handle questions or problems forwarded from Menards stores.

Additional Responsibilities

Any additional accounting‑related functions or special reporting projects as assigned by the Plant Controller or Plant Manager.
Skills / Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in accounting or finance.
Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Excel, Access, Word.
Good data entry skills.
Ability to write and speak clearly and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Midwest Manufacturing managers.

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