Chore-Time Staff Accountant

Job Title

Business Unit

Department

Reports To

Staff Accountant

Chore-Time

Administration

Division Controller

BU Location  

BU Acceptance

Approved By:

Date Approved 

Milford, IN

 Overall Purpose:  Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:   

As the staff accountant, you will assist the division controller in providing accurate and timely financial data in order to meet the financial goals of the business unit.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes:  Your Accountabilities in the Role 

1. Essential Job Functions

   1. Assist BU controller with month end close process, including preparing reports, reconciling accounts, gathering data and preparing journal entries.

       

   2. Prepare weekly and monthly status updates.
   3. Assist with expense analysis, providing feedback to managers and supervisors in each area.  Work with supervisors to improve/control spending.
   4. Assist in preparation of annual strategic plan and business plan.
   5. Work with BU controller to set up and maintain accurate financial statements by product line.
   6. Assist in annual work center rate cost roll.
   7. Update monthly metrics.  Review variances and research any significant changes or developments.
   8. Various other projects as requested.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. 
2. Experience: 2-3 years of financial experience preferred.
3. Certification(s):  Lean, Six Sigma and/or ASQ certification a plus.
4. Functional Skills: Manufacturing and cost accounting experience. Solid familiarity with manufacturing 
5. Technology Aptitude/Skills: ERP systems. Oracle JD Edwards World experience preferred including knowledge of query tools and report writing..
6. Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication required.

7. Leadership/Behaviors: Team player; able to effectively interact with personnel from all aspects of the business (sales, manufacturing, corporate management, etc.).

8. Culture Match Behaviors: Requires a person who is passionate about team collaboration and who can work in a fast-paced role.
9. Part Time Role – Average of 20 – 25 hours per week.

Core Values that Apply to All Positions: 

• Integrity in all things

• Customers are why we exist

• Profitability is a must

• Excellence in all we do

• People make the difference

Equipment Used:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in the role

• Ability to stand for up to 4-8 hours in one session

• Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day

• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 5+ hours

• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day

• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day

• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going 

• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently

• Lifting up to 20 lbs. sporadically 

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

• The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments. 

• This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling. 

• Minor travel may be necessary.