Insight Global is seeking a Plant Accountant in Rockford, MN The function of this position is to provide daily administration of the manufacturing facilitys accounting and finance activities, providing support with financial statement preparation and financial analysis, as well as continuous improvement of the Accounting function. The Plant Accountant provides timely and accurate accounting and finance services while complying with all legislative and corporate requirements, ensures an adequate system of internal control is maintained, general ledger accounts are correctly stated and classified, and that financial reporting is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), where applicable. This is a great role for someone who would like advancement in the Accounting field, as they are looking for someone who has leadership and would want to take on more responsibility as they grow their career

Duties:
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts on a recurring basis, including posting monthly journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Conducts the month and year end closing process.
• Provides cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operations.
• Provides monthly production variance analysis and investigates discrepancies.
• Prepares analytical reports as part of the executive monthly reporting package.
• Completes the following in Comshare/Tagetik as part of the monthly close process: KPI Variance Analysis, Stock, Headcount Analysis, and Non-Finance KPI.
• Provides weekly/monthly spending reports and variance reports for plant personnel.
• Ensures GAAP is incorporated into the management of the business. Reports on IFRS basis where applicable.
• Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and supports effective and efficient financial audits.
• Oversees plant inventories and supports stock provision calculations.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable payment runs on a weekly basis.
• Assists with the plant budget, if requested.
• Provides cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operation by supporting the maintenance of the cost system.
• Works closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and effective analysis of production variances.
• Preparation, review, and update of standard product cost in SAP.
• Develops, monitors and analyses manufacturing overhead absorption models, labor rate models and energy models.
• Generate the monthly and yearly cost runs in SAP.
• Develops and maintains thorough financial procedures and systems in accordance with accounting manual.
• Assists the Finance team in developing more effective workflow processes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Required Skills & Experience

Degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting with 3+ years of experience
Cost accounting experience hands on
Leadership skills, as this person will work hand in hand with Plant Manager
Strong technical and analytical skills, with solid cost accounting background.
Strong working knowledge of business computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word). SAP or similar software experience preferred.
Strong math, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

SAP or similar software experience preferred.
Epicor
Manufacturing experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.