Associate Plant Analyst

The purpose of the Associate Plant Analyst's role is to provide financial support for the Defiance complex. The Associate Plant Analyst is responsible for performing monthly closings, analysis, and account reconciliations, the analysis of results and preparation of forecast for the plant, capital and technical project accounting, standard cost and budget development and participate in financial process improvement activities.

• Provide financial support for plant management
• Perform detailed project capital and expense tracking
• Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasting and annual operating plan
• Review and analyze facility maintenance spend
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standards
• Assist in developing the plant financial operating plan
• Prepare and analyze month-end reports and project updates
• May work with IT team to help resolve system issues
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts
• Recommend improvements to financial processes/procedures for plant operations
• Assist with performing financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and/or investments
• Support cost reduction and working capital opportunities
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of 2 years of finance/accounting experience
• Experience with cost accounting (standard costing), budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end close activities and working with inventory management
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
• Work environment is typical of an office setting

Security

Clearance Required:

No

• Base Salary - USD $56,000 to $76,000
• Full-time
• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - No
• Commission Compensation - No
• Bonus Eligible - No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

• 1+ to 2 years experience
• Seniority Level - Entry
• Management Experience Required - No
• Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel - Never

• Has a B.S in accounting/finance
• Experience working in manufacturing
• some finance/accounting experience
• cost accounting would be a plus