Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of relevant Accounting/Finance experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Cost accounting experience preferred
Familiarity with SAP preferred
Strong analytical skills for effective report preparation
Thorough understanding of general and cost accounting functions
Exceptional organization skills for managing multiple assignments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desire for leadership growth
Proficiency in relevant financial software systems
Fluency in English and local language if applicable
Responsibilities
Analyze and update systems for accurate production costs and variances
Perform costing of purchased parts and resolve discrepancies
Assist with month-end closing by making journal entries and adjustments
Review account details and follow up on outstanding month-end items
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on various financial metrics
Execute standard cost roll at year-end for accurate updates
Coordinate inventory balances and monitoring programs
Collaborate with functional managers to identify efficiency improvements
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with diverse teams and perspectives
Emphasis on process improvement and innovation
Full Job Description
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As a Plant and Cost Accountant your goal is to support cost accounting, inventory controls and other accounting functions by working closely with the finance team and operations leadership. You'll do this by preparing and creating journal entries and reports with month-end closing, costing, daily operations, and other financial analysis.
You'll formulate and administer approved accounting practices throughout the organization (Turf Business Unit in support of Ferris brand) to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations within the business unit. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid
You will do this by:
Analyzing and updating system to ensure accurate production cost, inventory and labor variances throughout the month
Performing costing of purchased parts, service parts and resolves AP discrepancies
Assisting with month-end closing by calculating accruals, booking journal entries, reclasses and other system adjustments
Reviewing account details and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary
Preparing reports daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to production cost, inventory, spend and other metrics
Performing standard cost roll at year-end to ensure standards are accurately updated
Coordinating review of inventory balances and inventory monitoring programs
Working with functional managers throughout the company to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and offer recommendations for improvement
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:
excited to bring fresh eyes to a process and identify improvements
collaboration skills
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field OR equivalent experience and education
Minimum of three years of related Accounting/Finance experience
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Cost accounting experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes
Thorough understanding of general accounting functions as well as cost accounting and standard cost setting
Advanced organization skills necessary to manage multiple assignments and priorities
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interface and communicate with diverse groups
Desire to grow into a leadership role
Strong computer literacy, especially experience with financial software systems
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
NY State Compensation:
For this position, the expected base annual salary range is $70,000 to $100,000 USD commensurate with experience. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.
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About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton is a manufacturer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Briggs & Stratton's products are used in a variety of applications, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, and generators. The company operates through two business segments: Engines and Products. The Engines segment designs, manufactures, and markets gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Products segment designs, manufactures, and markets power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care, and job site products. Briggs & Stratton filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2020 and was acquired by KPS Capital Partners in September 2020.
