Operations Accountant II

Overview

This position is responsible for completing the monthly close process of the company’s packaging facilities and ensuring the accurate valuation of products consumed, produced, and packaged. The valuation includes raw materials, packaging supplies, additives, and finished goods, as well as the associated processing and packaging costs. The Operations Accountant works closely with plant personnel to ensure all financial transactions are fairly reflected in the monthly operating results. Additionally, the Operations Accountant partners with plant management to ensure financial activities adhere to internal control policies and exercises independent judgment to execute specific duties and related assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Reconciliation:
• Complete the reconciliation process for raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Verify that all inventory movements, production, and adjustments during the month are reconciled to application systems and general ledgers.
• Ensure accurate reflection of quantities and values for all inventory movements and ending balances.
• Journal Entries:
• Timely and accurate completion of all journal entries required for the monthly close process.
• Prepare and review all supporting documentation and subsidiary ledger reporting.
• Variance Analysis:
• Perform monthly comparisons of actual P&L results to budget and provide explanations for variances.
• Review inventory usage variances monthly and provide explanations for the drivers.
• IDT Transactions:
• Weekly monitor IDT transactions and ensure correcting postings are made as required.
• Site Visits:
• Conduct site visits as required to assist and/or test the physical inventory reconciliation process.
• Financial and Operational Reporting:
• Weekly/Monthly assist in the development and distribution of financial and operational information, including volume analysis, inventory days on hand, demurrage expense, and capital reporting.
• Product Costing:
• Daily review of average cost reports to ensure accurate product costing. Investigate and resolve variances immediately.
• RNI Reports:
• Weekly monitoring of RNI reports for receipt accuracy and aging.
• Fixed Asset Management:
• Monthly review and reconciliation of fixed asset ledgers, including CIP and depreciation expense.
• Conduct an annual site visit to audit the fixed assets ledger for the assigned location.
• Audit Assistance:
• Annually assist external auditors as required for year-end audit processes.
• Internal Controls:
• Document inventory transaction cycles for review of internal controls and process efficiency.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Guidance:
• Provide guidance to Ops Accountant I as needed on complex inventory issues.
• Other Duties:
• Perform other related duties as assigned on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Education:
• BBA in Accounting. Master's a plus.
• Related Experience:
• 5-7 years of inventory or manufacturing experience.
• Equipment/Software Skills:
• Advanced user of Excel (pivot tables, filters, lookup formulas).
• Proficient user of Word and PowerPoint.
• Prefer knowledge of IBM and IBM AS400 systems, Access, and/or Sequel.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
• None required. CPA candidate a plus.