Junior Accountant

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Junior Plant Accountant will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of accounting functions across multiple locations while supporting operations within a specialized heavy equipment manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a key resource for financial reporting, analysis, and plant accounting activities, offering strong opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Shadow the current Plant Accountant to gain insight into all accounting processes and responsibilities
• Document procedures, workflows and key controls to ensure continuity
• Assist with plant accounting functions across multiple locations
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate month end accounting
• Support manufacturing and inventory accounting activities
• Participate in management of rental fleet
• Help maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with reporting and analysis as needed
• Serve as a developing point of contact for plant accounting questions
• Assist with the transition from SAP to IFS ERP systems
• Support in the provision of financial evidence for internal or external audits as and when required
• Timely submission of balance sheet reconciliations - ensuring that the monthly account reconciliations are prepare and reviewed with action plans to resolve issues.
• Maintain strong internal controls to mitigate financial risks and prevent fraud
• Implement accounting policy and best practices in line with CRC Evans policies
• Support with adhoc analysis as and when required

Health, Safety & Environment

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

REQUIREMENTS

Job Specific Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field

Work Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles
• Familiarity with standard costing methodologies
• Experience with IFS and/or SAP is preferred

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Highly self-motivated, dependable, and proactive in supporting operational and financial objectives
• Strong time management and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Business-minded approach with the ability to identify opportunities that add value to the organization
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of financial stewardship, compliance, and governance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person