Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in our Ellijay, GA facility.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting; CA, CMA, MBA a plus
• 7+ years experience in broad based financial experience including supervision with heavy emphasis on manufacturing, operational background
• Prior plant controller experience highly preferred
• Excel knowledge, analytical abilities and excellent communications skills required

About the Position:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to work in the Ellijay, GA facility. This critical position will report to the Vice President and Global Controller and will be responsible for providing financial support to the plant and managers as needed. The Senior Accountant will manage year-end reporting and public audit, analyze and report financial results and variance, review and approve all products pricing by analyzing potential business for profit impact, capital, and inventory requirements and ROI. The Senior Accountant will manage receivable and payable functions and provide gross margin analysis by product line and customer.

Duties Include:

• Assist Plant Managers in meeting financial goals of the plant; assist with the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting and operation packages, management reviews, financial analysis, plant metrics and cost reductions.
• Manage plant accounting departments (2), plan and direct the work of subordinates to ensure accurate and timely reporting of required financial data.
• Maintain general ledger reporting of plant assets, liability and operating accounts.
• Manage payroll reporting and analysis, accounts payable processing and inventory activity reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manager month-end close, including journal entries from all areas are submitted, approved, and entered.
• Financial support responsibility for increased/new production evaluations.
• Manages and audits petty cash disbursements.
• Maintains a Standard Cost System and audits cost accuracy/performs annual revision.
• Review of all plant related accounting reporting and information systems and identification of projects, which would improve support of the plants.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; CA, CMA, MBA a plus
• 7+ years’ experience in broad based financial experience including supervision with heavy emphasis on manufacturing, operational background
• Prior plant controller experience highly preferred
• Work well with management team, understand plant operations, and provide the right information and financial education for solid decision-making
• Excel knowledge, analytical abilities and excellent communications skills required
• Self-starter with manufacturing ERP/MRP software knowledge
• Self-motivated; highly capable of completing tasks and responding to department requests independently
• Demonstrates problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills coupled with proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and 12 holidays.
• Fast-paced and detail-oriented environment where you can have a direct impact on outcomes
• Workplace flexibility

Compensation:

The salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities

Electrical Components International is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws.