SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST I

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST I  Job SummaryThe Accounting Analyst performs professional-level financial analysis and reporting insupport of plant operations. The role applies independent judgment and accountingexpertise to analyze financial and operational data, including inventory and costaccounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The position partners with plantoperations and corporate accounting to ensure accurate reporting, maintain eƯectiveinternal controls, and support operational decision making.This position is analytical in nature and focuses on financial analysis, reconciliations, andreporting. The role does not perform clerical or routine transactional accounting duties andrequires the ability to evaluate financial data, identify variances, and apply professionaljudgment to resolve accounting issues.Key Responsibilities Independently analyze financial, operational, and production data to identify trends,variances, and performance drivers and provide financial insight to management. Analyze manufacturing costs, production results, and inventory activity to assessoperational and financial impacts. Partner with plant leadership to evaluate production performance and cost drivers. Prepare monthly P&L and cost center reports. Assist annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Perform month-end close activities, including ledger entries, adjustments, and costdata input. Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and analyze significantvariances. Monitor finished goods and raw material inventory and perform relatedreconciliations. Support physical inventories, internal and external audits, and maintain compliancewith internal controls. Serve as a resource for accounting processes, financial reporting, inventoryaccounting, and vendor charge or cost allocation issues within the plant financefunction.QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 10+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Strong problem solving and communication abilities.Preferred Manufacturing or plant accounting experience. Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience. Experience reviewing or supporting sales and use tax compliance related tomanufacturing purchases and vendor transactions. Experience supporting internal and external audits.Additional StatementEmployees may be assigned other duties as needed to support departmental andorganizational objectives.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performedand is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualificationsassociated with the position.