General Accountant
Company: Westrock Coffee
Location: Conway
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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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
Keywords: Westrock Coffee, Conway , General Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Conway, Arkansas
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