Plant Accountant

Company: Chicago Extruded Metals (CXM)
Location: Cicero
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

1) - - - Purpose and objective of the position:

To perform Accounts Payable activities, and perform General Accounting activities which includes and is not limited to account reconciliations, journal entries, backup for Accounts Receivable, Invoicing and other related areas.

2) - - - MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- - - - - - - -A/P
o - -Vouchering of invoices
o - -Determination of payment schedule per Company policy, proactive communication with vendors
o - -Expense report processing
o - -Check printing and ACH processing
o - -Cash Reporting as required
- - - - - - - -General Accounting
o - -Monthly closing entries
o - -Financial analysis of specific accounts
o - -Assist with Physical Inventory reporting and compilation
o - -Backup for Accounts Receivable, Invoicing and other related areas
o - -Assistance, as required, with Budgets
o - -Assistance with providing information for various audits during the year

3) - - - KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:
- - - - - - - -Minimum 5-10 years accounting experience within a small to mid-sized manufacturing environment.
- - - - - - - -Ability to handle multiple activities within an environment that can quickly 'switch gears'.
- - - - - - - -Computer skills: -Proficient with Excel; database experience.

Education: -B.A in Accounting

4) - - - CONTACTS:
Internal Contacts: -Accounting, Operations including plant management and staff, Sales
External Contacts: Suppliers, independent auditors

5) - - - MAJOR CHALLENGES:
- - - - - - - -Processing and reporting on a tight schedule.
- - - - - - - -Interacting with outside vendors.
- - - - - - - -Reconciliations of accounts.

8) - - - DECISION MAKING:
- - - - - - - -Initial recommendations as to the timing of the check processing.
- - - - - - - -Other decisions which are required in the reconciliation of accounts and the assistance in reporting and special projects.

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