S Plant Accountant - Hood Packaging Corporation

 I. SCOPE OF POSITION 

  The Plant Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and finance functions of the Site, as well as other administrative functions as required.     

V. QUALIFICATIONS 

  Education and Experience:

• University degree 
• Professional accounting designation or working towards a designation 
• 5 yrs manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment 
• 2 yrs in a supervisory role

  Skills: 

· Computer literate 

· Solid understanding of business fundamentals 

· Strong analytical skills 

· Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 

· Good interpersonal skills 

· Detail oriented

  I. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

  The following key areas identify the major responsibilities to the overall purpose of the position. 

     Functional Responsibilities     

· Prepare preliminary Site financial statements and related reporting for presentation to Regional Controller 

· Financial analysis and preparation of various analytical reports 

· Support the updating of the fixed asset database. Prepare documentations relating to additions, disposals and depreciation and reconciliation with General Ledger 

· Review Standard Costs and ensure cost system is accurate and current, including the cumulative order close procedure 

· Assist in the maintenance and integrity of the Standard Cost system as assigned 

· Analyze actual costs to standard costs and make the appropriate recommendations 

· Manage the job close procedure within the required time frame in order to ensure accurate and timely information 

· Prepare and post Journal Entries 

· Preparation of all weekly and monthly accruals for Site 

· Analysis of monthly variances as reported in the financial statements 

· Administer and control A/R and credit/collection for the Site 

· Support internal/external/government audits 

· Monthly balance sheet reconciliation 

· Review all Accounts Payable entries and confirm batches 

· Preparation of various government reports as required 

· Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of the Site payroll, including year-end 

· Assist in preparing required year-end schedules 

· Other duties as assigned 

 · Day-to-day over-site of Site Accounting function and personnel

  III. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

· Regular contact with the Regional Controller regarding accounting procedures and costing issues 

· Regular contact with the Sales Manager regarding credit and collection and aged finished goods inventory 

· Regular contact with Head Office Accounting regarding accounting procedures and issues 

· Maintain contact with professional societies and keep current on latest best practices 

  IV. AUTHORITY OF POSITION 

     The Plant Accountant has authority commensurate with his/her assigned responsibilities. He/she is authorized to take any reasonable action necessary to fulfill his/her assigned responsibilities, so long as such action is in accordance with the established polices and instructions and is consistent with sound business judgement