Purpose of the Position
Assists the Plant Controller or Financial Controller in creating timely and accurate financial statements, performing general ledger entries, monthly reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, and providing special projects support.
Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.
Maintains the General Ledger. Reviews and analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy. Responsible for month end close duties including coordinating a timely cut off; preparing, entering, and posting a variety of journal entries; and preparation of analysis of the financial statements and balance sheet account reconciliation. Gathers and compiles data, preparing worksheets to support analysis. Explains and interprets data to multiple departments. Assists with other ad-hoc duties such as providing coverage for AP/AR, preparing special reports/reconciliations and/or participating in audits as directed by the manager. Leads special projects as assigned.
Supports variance analysis related to P&L accounts. Assists in the preparation of variance analysis statements; explains and interprets to management.
Provides additional accounting support. Prepares supporting documentation for corporate financial reporting and audits, and assists corporate accounting staff and auditors as needed. Maintains spreadsheets and other records to support budgeting process. Assists procurement staff in filing vendor claims. Frequently supports special projects for accounting and other departments.
Maintains fixed asset records. Tracks actual versus projected spending, ensuring spending amounts are applied to correct accounts. Maintains spreadsheets and prepares reports. Collaborates with plant staff to ensure proper valuation of assets for depreciation purposes. Audits Authority for Expenditures (AFE) process.
Prepares, verifies and posts invoices, expense reports, check & wire requisitions. Reviews vendor invoices and check requisitions for accuracy and compiles with required backup/approval required for processing. Collaborates with the required department to resolve discrepancies and works with AP to ensure timely processing and payment. Prepares wire requests as needed.
Maintains general accounting and banking files. Administers general accounting and banking filing and assists with year-end offsite file storage for the finance/accounting department. Manages and coordinates changes to pre-printed forms for checks and maintains approved signatory lists.
Cross-trains with other accounting employees to ensure day-to-day functions are accomplished regardless of absences.
Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to
resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the General Accountant and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: Walking to different departments within the facility. Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. Employees will be in a sitting position for the majority of shifts. Employees will need finger dexterity for typing and 10-key operation throughout the shift.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting the facility.
Travel: Travels to and from multiple facilities or work-sites as required, possibly requiring overnight stays.
Technical Experience: 0-3 years accounting experience. Must be proficient with personal computers, 10-key and MS Office suite, especially Excel. Experience with ERP software is a plus. Basic understanding of Managerial Accounting including standard costing, Accounts Payable and other basic accounting concepts required. Must be able to work independently, be detail oriented and organized while working with a high degree of accuracy.
Industry Experience: Preference for food processing or manufacturing organization.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Preferred Education: N/A
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