Financial Operations Accountant

About the position

At TC Transcontinental, we are currently looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to be a key resource for financial accuracy at the TC Transcontinental facility in Battlecreek, MI. The primary role of the FinOps Accountant is to perform cost accounting duties of a complex nature requiring advanced professional experience and knowledge in cost accounting principles and practices. Responsible for review and analysis of inventory, fixed assets and other operational analysis as it pertains to inventory and variances affecting the balance sheet and P&L. Position works cross functionally with the sales, production, purchasing, customer service and accounting teams to provide needed information. This position reports to the FinOps Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate product costs
• Audit item costs, costing programs, and systems for accuracy
• Ensure rates are appropriate and are kept updated with changes in the business
• Coordinate proper cost absorption in inventory valuation
• Work with plant to ensure that database of packaging labor and run time information is being updated consistently and accurately
• Prepare routine, special cost and inventory reports, providing data analysis in support of management business decisions
• Responsible for accuracy of all inventory and fixed asset value in the accounting system
• Work closely with warehouse team to ensure they are following basic accounting inventory procedures and following company inventory processing procedures
• Review inventory levels daily/weekly and take action to reconcile/resolve
• Support annual cycle count inventory with warehouse team, resolve any issues
• Support routine accounting functions such as balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, manual invoicing, month end closing
• Assist Sales Team and Pricing Analyst with proposals for new products and business
• Develop and update procedures instructions and training materials in order to perform current accounting functions
• Cross-train with appropriate accounting positions to serve as backup, as needed
• Related projects and accounting duties, as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years costing experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Broad knowledge of cost control systems and related cost accounting functions and includes the preparation of strategic recommendations to management
• Ability to work independently with the ability to resolve inconsistencies and problems and deliver results with a limited amount of supervision
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of detail accuracy
• Understanding and use of ERP Systems. PRMS preferred
• Proficient MS Excel and Data analysis skills

Benefits

• Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance)
• Paid maternity/paternity leave and educational reimbursement
• Immediately vested 401k with company match
• Supplier discounts on various products
• Regular full-time position
• Participatory management