POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Accountant - Plant Accounting plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial results for H&V Company's manufacturing plants. This role focuses on plant-level accounting activities while partnering closely with both plant operations and corporate accounting teams. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prepare and review plant-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Analyze plant Balance Sheet and P&L results and variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of plant results.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate financials into corporate results.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline financial and operational processes.
- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.
- Assist with external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Assist with general accounting tasks and ad hoc requests as needed.
- Provide guidance to plant staff accountants and assist with training as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Manufacturing or multi-site environment experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes required.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC: - Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-site coordination.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle,) and advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: - Applies deep accounting and financial expertise to support sound business decisions. Understands the impact of accounting outcomes on site and corporate performance.
- Seeks out process improvements and automation opportunities with accounting and reporting workflows. Encourages continuous improvement and helps implement best practices across sites and corporate functions.
- Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and ensures compliance with policies. Takes ownership of outcomes and follows through on commitments with a sense of urgency.
- Thinks beyond individual sites/departments to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization. Balances corporate objectives with site-level realities and promotes standardization of accounting practices across all locations.
- Builds trust and collaboration among accounting team. Communicates effectively, develops others, and fosters a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
