General Accountant

Company: Westrock Coffee
Location: Conway
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description The General Accountant is responsible for the general accounting functions including monthly journal entries, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and sales analysis. Responsible for timely and accurate financial information as requested by the Plant Controller. Assist the plant in meeting their monthly closing deadlines. Provide support with NetSuite-related finance and accounting issues.Principal Job Duties:Provide support to new product rollouts and payback analysis on capital projectsActively partner with plant operations team and provide business analysis to drive operational excellenceAssist with compiling data for plant allocations, variable, and fixed costs by product linePost transactions in NetSuite; including but not limited to, journal entries, allocations, inventory revaluation, and adjustmentsDevelop an in-depth understanding of duties in NetSuite at manufacturing location.Assist with review of general ledger during financial closing for manufacturing location.Assist in obtaining, reviewing, and assembling data for financial reports.Identify, recommend improvements, and automate accounting functions in NETSUITE/offline processes. Document findings/areas of improvement/procedures. Eliminate manual processes when applicable. Provide support to plant personnel on all NetSuite financial accounting issuesReview of plant accounts receivable, accounts payable functionsCompile data for sales analysis on all product linesPrepare, analyze and complete monthly price audit at manufacturing locationPreparation and analysis of plant account reconciliations as neededAssist with the plant portion of the budget and forecast preparation processPerform general financial analysis as assignedSeek continuous improvement in all areas related to accounting and financial reportingDisplay exemplary professionalism in the workplace at all timesOther duties may be assigned as required
Qualification Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field of study.3 years experience (Preferred) in a Manufacturing environmentKnowledge of general accounting principlesIntermediate knowledge/skill in using NETSUITE or Tier 1 ERP system experienceSkill using Microsoft Office 365 software applications as follows: Excel (advanced), PowerPoint (intermediate)Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and use and knowledge of accounting, manufacturing, and spreadsheet software (NETSUITE or equivalent ERP software).Analytical and consistent problem-solving abilitiesStrong interpersonal and oral communication skillsTeamworkAbility to provide accurate, thorough, and timely informationEthical, self-motivated, professional, consistently at work and on time, providing follow-through and attention to detailProperly manages time, establishes priorities and effectively schedules work to meet deadlinesAbility to multi-task and set prioritiesAnticipates obstacles and develops contingency plansDelivers projects and initiatives adhering to requirementsSets realistic goals that are relevant to department and company strategiesFocuses on the correct goals to drive the businessValid driver's license with no significant restrictions or violationsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishEqual Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

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