Plant Accountant

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the monthly financial close for the Versailles operation and preparing value-added financial and operational reports.
• Provide cost/financial analysis as required, improving the operation’s performance, being a value-added resource.
• Perform required balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
• Be local contact person to manage all AP related questions working closely with corporate AP.
• Produce daily and weekly KPI and other internal reporting.
• Assist in developing the annual budget for the Versailles operation.
• Perform annual Standard Cost changes for the Versailles operation.
• Assist in leading the cost reduction effort for the Versailles operation including identifying/implementing/tracking cost reduction opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis for special projects as required.
• Adhere to/enforce local, corporate, and statutory regulations regarding proper accounting policies and procedures and financial controls.
• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles.
• Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Works cross-functionally with Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to support business objectives and special projects.
• Responsible for accounting and financial reporting support for the Versailles automotive glass manufacturing facility, including monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, standard costing, budgeting, and operational financial analysis.
• Supports plant leadership in monitoring financial performance and key business metrics by providing daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting and value-added analysis to drive cost reduction and operational improvements.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making (Results): Makes timely, sound and fact-based decisions by analyzing data, evaluating alternative and considering the impact on the business. Uses good judgement and balances short term requirements with long term objectives.
• Customer Focused (Vision): Understands the needs of internal and external customers and works to provide timely, accurate, and value-added solutions that support business performance and customer satisfaction. Builds effective relationships and delivers high-quality service.
• Passion for Excellence (Results): Understands the needs of internal and external customers and works to provide timely, accurate, and value-added solutions that support business performance and customer satisfaction. Builds effective relationships and delivers high-quality service.

Qualifications