Accountant

Parker Plastics, Inc. • Pleasant Prairie, WI • 1h ago

Parker Plastics, Inc. ("PPI") is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four manufacturing plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. PPI is looking to add an accounting professional to join our growing company and help support our accounting and finance team.

Why Parker?

A 30-year strong manufacturing company

Focused on growth, efficiency and continuous improvement as a company

Striving to provide opportunity, stability & work-life balance for our employees

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays immediately after hire date

Paid vacation and PTO days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company funded HSA contributions

Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance

And more!

Position & Role Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for one of our four plants, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Lead monthly close for one manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements

Review and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and results

Process payroll for one manufacturing plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)

Manage accounts payable for one plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser

Enter approved invoices in company's ERP system (IQMS) and process check runs for assigned locations on a weekly basis

Assist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountants

Participate in general accounting operations, including but not limited to cash application, customer pricing updates, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and other related tasks

Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned

Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

0 - 7+ years of experience in Accounting

ERP system and general ledger management experience a plus

Experience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plus

Good Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, look-up functionality and formatting of reports

Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)

Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plus

Strong attention to detail and work ethic required

Consistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolution

Self-starter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assigned

Flexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quickly

Comfortable in a small office and team setting

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to be onsite at one of our four locations (Pleasant Prairie, WI; North Las Vegas, NV; Sand Springs, OK; Hagerstown, MD). N ot a remote position.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects

Limited travel required (

Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse when meeting with production personnel

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Parker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.

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