Plant Accountant

Company: Parker Hannifin Corporation
Location: Wickliffe
Posted on: January 18, 2020

Job Description:

Plant AccountantOH-Wickliffe,United StatesGroup: Fluid Connector Grp N. AmericaJob Family: Accounting/AuditingJob ID: 16410-1APosted: 2020-01-09Apply NowEssential Functions Accountable for the administration of accurate accounting and financial control for the plant. Position involves the development of budgets, forecasts, cost information, payroll and financial control of the Plant.-Accountable for the complete auditing of physical inventories.-Establishes all inventory control procedures. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory analysis and reconciliations. Responsible for all plant asset inventory controls. Maintains the fixed asset inventory records of the Plant. Responsible for accounting distribution of obsolete and salvageable material-Maintaining accountability of production and material by-products and disposal. Work with vendors on quality problems determining when and if claims should be filed. Establish programs on cost reduction of supply items-Directs general accounting transactions, petty cash funds, accounts payable invoicing, and inventory control procedures between plant and division.-lnitiates all reports as required by divisional and corporate accounting on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Provides local management with financial and statistical information to enable them to better control operations.-Develops and administer plant budgets in conjunction with Plant personnel.-Responsible for reviewing and presenting plant's financial conditions. Analyze financial statements and make recommendations-Participates in overall planning and policy making of the plant as a member of the plant manager's staff.-Analysis of process flow and material usage in order to spot inventory trouble spots.-Solves all problems relating to payroll including errors and misunderstandings with employees-Responsibility for ensuring Plant Sarbanes-Oxely compliance.Responsibilities X Has Direct Reports __ Does Not Have Direct Reports**At the discretion of the division this position may not include supervisory responsibility.The Plant Accountant reports directly to the Plant Manager. Also responsible on a dotted line basis to the Division Controller.The responsibility requires a close working relationship with all departments within the plant to accomplish objectives in the accounting department. Works closely with the divisional Accounting Department and Corporate Accounting Department in order to maintain corporate and divisional policies and practices.Qualifications University Degree in Accounting. Over 3 years experience in cost or general accounting in a manufacturing environment.Detailed knowledge of plant accounting and its workings within the divisional and corporate structure.Knowledge of plant property assets and procedures.Thorough knowledge of general accounting, accounts payable, petty cash, and cost accounting.Detailed knowledge of company payroll system. Complete knowledge of wage and hour lawsThorough knowledge of financial statements and point out trouble spots to management.Must be able to recognize existing and changing market conditions in order to give accounting advice to various departments in their day-to-day job decisions.An understanding of lean production process and product ingredients to insure accurate charges of expenditures through accounts payable.Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfand http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocgina_supplement.pdfClosing Statement The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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