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Please note that this role is specifically for IBP Solutions US, LLC dba Masonite Architectural, which was separated from Masonite International and was sold on May 14, 2024. IBP Solutions US, LLC dba Masonite Architectural currently operates as a standalone entity.
The Plant Accountant is responsible for all accounting activities and the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast for their assigned manufacturing facility (or facilities). This role works closely with facility leadership and Finance to promote sound controls, robust financial understanding, and value creation.
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for the plant, including the cost of production, assessing input and output costs, and fixed asset management, in collaboration with the local plant management team and corporate accounting.
Oversee the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial close activities, including inventory tracking, journal entry preparation, financial analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Lead the preparation of the AOP and quarterly financial forecasts.
Prepare and support tax and audit requests.
Learn, prepare, and support accounting activities in multiple general ledger systems for our locations.
Form a deep understanding of factory operations to assist production management in identifying, analyzing, and correcting excessive losses, machine inefficiencies, and labor inefficiencies.
Establish professional relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with teams including, but not limited to, FP&A, Plant Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Product Management.
Effectively communicate complex ideas across all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
Manage tight deadlines, independently organizing and prioritizing work.
Demonstrate proven analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct technical accounting research and possess a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP to provide guidance as required.
Ability to discover, own and drive critical issues to resolution, a sense of urgency and tenacity is required.
Ability to carefully examine current processes and provide recommendations as needed or create new processes to ensure accurate and complete financial results.
Highly analytical and curious with strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented collaborator with excellent organizational skills.
Must be a self-starter, flexible, and able to work on time sensitive projects without daily supervision.
Ability to interact with all levels of management in various departments throughout the company.
Willingness to take on and assist with new and varied projects as they arise.
Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 a strong plus
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements: Provide hiring requirements necessary to successfully perform this job; indicate required and preferred levels for each category below.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience
Minimum three years of general accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with corporate accounting and/or public accounting is a plus.
Certifications/Designations
Active CPA license preferred
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