Accounting Technician

This position is responsible for accumulating financial data to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational reporting. In this role applicant will work as a member of the plant FPA team to assist in the maintenance of plant financial systems. The ideal candidate will work with the FPA team to execute both transactional and entry level analytical tasks that promote continuous improvement at the plant.

What you ll do:

• Data entry into financial systems such as accounts payable, purchasing or general ledger to generate management reporting or information used in the preparation of financial statements. Maintain financial accuracy through controls and auditing processes.
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners, answering questions, explaining processes or performing analysis as requested.
• Use Oracle reports and Discoverer queries to analyze data for reasonableness, trends and opportunities for process improvements.
• Serve as an active member of operations finance supporting and participating in cross-functional teams within the technical accounting group.
• Promote a culture that focuses on continuous improvement. Work with cross functional teams to improve processes at the plant and FPA.
• Be able to be the primary back up for other processes within the Plant FPA group.
• Perform administrative functions for finance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership group.

What you need to succeed:

• 3-5 years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Bachelor s Degree with MBA in finance/ ICWA
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Keen attention-to-detail and data validation skills, capable of multi-tasking.
• Offer continuous improvement ideas, team player mentality, strong process and communication skills
• Previous exposure to cost accounting preferred but not required. Proficiency with software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Excellent computer skills. Must pass skill tests.
• Familiarity with word-processing, graphics, flowcharts or other software is desirable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.