Chore-Time Staff Accountant

Job Title

Business Unit

Department

Reports To

Staff Accountant

Chore-Time

Administration

Division Controller

BU Location

BU Acceptance

Approved By:

Date Approved

Milford, IN

Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:

As the staff accountant, you will assist the division controller in providing accurate and timely financial data in order to meet the financial goals of the business unit.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes

Your Accountabilities in the Role

• Essential Job Functions

+ Assist BU controller with month end close process, including preparing reports, reconciling accounts, gathering data and preparing journal entries.

+ Prepare weekly and monthly status updates.

+ Assist with expense analysis, providing feedback to managers and supervisors in each area. Work with supervisors to improve/control spending.

+ Assist in preparation of annual strategic plan and business plan.

+ Work with BU controller to set up and maintain accurate financial statements by product line.

+ Assist in annual work center rate cost roll.

+ Update monthly metrics. Review variances and research any significant changes or developments.Various other projects as requested.

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The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 2-3 years of financial experience preferred.
• Certification(s): Lean, Six Sigma and/or ASQ certification a plus.
• Functional Skills : Manufacturing and cost accounting experience. Solid familiarity with manufacturing
• Technology Aptitude/Skills : ERP systems. Oracle JD Edwards World experience preferred including knowledge of query tools and report writing..
• Language Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Team player; able to effectively interact with personnel from all aspects of the business (sales, manufacturing, corporate management, etc.).
• Culture Match Behaviors : Requires a person who is passionate about team collaboration and who can work in a fast-paced role.

Part Time Role – Average of 20 – 25 hours per week.

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Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must
• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines .

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in the role
• Ability to stand for up to 4-8 hours in one session
• Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 5+ hours
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. sporadically

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments.
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.
• Minor travel may be necessary.

I have reviewed and understand the above job description. I understand that the company may change this job description as it deems necessary and at its discretion. I also understand that a copy of this job description is available to me through request to my manager or Human Resources department.

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