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ASSOCIATE PLANT ANALYST

StaffWorthy, Defiance, OH, United States


The purpose of the Associate Plant Analyst's role is to provide financial support for the Defiance complex. The Associate Plant Analyst is responsible for performing monthly closings, analysis, and account reconciliations, the analysis of results and preparation of forecast for the plant, capital and technical project accounting, standard cost and budget development and participate in financial process improvement activities.

Your Day-to-Day

Provide financial support for plant management

Perform detailed project capital and expense tracking

Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasting and annual operating plan

Review and analyze facility maintenance spend

Perform month-end and year-end closing activities

Assist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standards

Assist in developing the plant financial operating plan

Prepare and analyze month-end reports and project updates

May work with IT team to help resolve system issues

Reconcile related general ledger accounts

Recommend improvements to financial processes/procedures for plant operations

Assist with performing financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and/or investments

Support cost reduction and working capital opportunities

May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of 2 years of finance/accounting experience

Experience with cost accounting (standard costing), budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end close activities and working with inventory management

Demonstrated analytical ability

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)

Work environment is typical of an office setting

Security Clearance Required: No

COMPENSATION

Base Salary - USD $56,000 to $76,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

CANDIDATE DETAILS

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Entry

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Never

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Has a B.S in accounting/finance

Experience working in manufacturing

some finance/accounting experience

cost accounting would be a plus

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