Senior Plant Accountant

Responsible for accounting functions at assigned plants and / or cost centers; this includes period-ending accounting processes, reporting, asset management through inventory and accounting reconciliation, forecasting, budgeting, and general audit duties.

Utilizes manufacturing cost accounting procedures. Department Administrative Employment Type Full Time Location US - Oklahoma - Oklahoma City 1 Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tracks revenue and expenses. Reviews finances for assigned plants / cost centers.
• Analyzes standard costs and researching cost change drivers
• Prepares journal entries, period-end reporting, accruals, amortization schedules, and other reports.
• Analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Researches complex transactions and prepares documentation outlining issues and conclusions.
• Works with business leaders to create business unit budget and forecasts
• Prepares journal entries, period-end reporting, accruals, amortization schedules, and other reports.
• Reviews mfg. accounting procedures and recommends changes in operations and financial activities that will improve productivity and effectiveness of the assigned business units.
• Conducts annual physical inventories or supports cycle counts throughout the year
• Assists with the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Ensures that the internal control procedures are established and followed in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Assist with developing and updating reporting surrounding Functional areas for Operational meetings for Global Product Supply and analyzing the results.
• Serves as a backup to the accounting manager.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with vendors, internal and external customers, and other employees.
• Works collaboratively across the organization, with other Finance teams, Treasury, Legal, Auditors and other business partners.
• Is responsible for driving change in their respective business units that will lead to more efficient and effective operations
• Has a strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes
• Writes reports and corresponds with many levels of management to meet their requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).
• Five to eight years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).

Computer Skills

• Intermediate : JD Edwards E-1 experience (preferred).
• Advanced : Microsoft Office suite (required)
• Intermediate : Business Intelligence or similar power business reporting tools (required).
• Intermediate : Data Analytics, Power BI, SQL / ODS (preferred)

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth.

Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.