Staff Accountant

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Support the month-end financial close process through preparation and posting of journal entries in alignment with accounting policies Create daily/weekly/monthly reports around Overtime, Inventory, and Sales variances with focus around drivers of change Actively participate in cross-functional teams including spending time on the manufacturing floor to understand and improve processes / costs Perform various ad hoc analyses and reporting as necessary Support members of Plant finance team with Capital expense and Cost accounting functions as needed Assist with the review and analysis of financial trends and variances Reconcile actual expenses compared to production reporting and recommend improvements to production file costing Participate in various integration projects with a focus on efficiency, productivity and internal controls REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or CMA preferred Years of Experience: 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance required with in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred Other Requirements: QAD ERP Experience preferred Valid Driver’s License required for business travel Regular and predictable attendance required Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays KEY COMPETENCIES Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis Excellent Analytical Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team-oriented environment Timeliness in meeting deadlines and due dates Excellent customer service orientation that provides friendly, professional, and timely interaction among business partners, co-workers, and external vendors Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.