Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Plant Accountant in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

Job Description:

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily.  Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.  As a Plant Accountant, you will perform accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles and practices. You will also develop and implement solutions to daily accounting issues and prepare accurate and timely financial reports as well as performing moderate to complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform accounting and monthly close processes for assigned functions and activities.Perform all phases of accounting from general ledger, financial statements, and analysis of general ledger accounts.Provide timely, accurate and customer responsive financial reporting for both internal and external reporting purposes.Prepare and post recurring, standard, and monthly journal entries.Review and process invoices substantiating business transactions.Prepare summaries, reports, charts, etc. as requested.Reconcile general ledger accounts.Extract general ledger information.Reconcile report discrepancies.Review, balance, and interpret computer reports and make necessary corrections.Assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.Assist with budgets and preparation of various budgets.Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.Work closely with internal and external auditors and provide client prepared schedules on a timely basis.Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance by adopting a customer-based philosophy in level of service provided.   Provide backup support to other team members.Assist business units and respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.Monitor Capital expenditures and coordinate project submissions and project closeouts.Perform revenue recognition controls.Various productivity and labor reporting.Prepare various ad-hoc reporting as needed.Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.Strong communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.Knowledge of dealing with complex accounting situations, quality standards, product development, technical specifications, and project management.Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and costing accounting a plus.Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships.Able to gain and maintain the trust and respect of teammates and others by building relationships.Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively. Lifelong learner.Continuously looks for better ways to satisfy our consumers, both internal and external, with incremental improvements in quality, durability, service, and cost.Can lead and/or participate in cross functional teams to achieve a common goal.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.2+ years’ progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as team member on project teams in a cross functional environment.

Preferred:

Manufacturing accounting experience.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate betweenAbility to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment. Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.