Manufacturing Accountant Job at Pittsburgh Glass Works in Antis Twp
Pittsburgh Glass Works, Antis Twp, PA, United States
Manufacturing Accountant
ID
2024-2325
Category
Finance/Accounting
Position Type
Full-Time
Location : Location
US-PA-Meadville
Overview
Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Vitro's glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate. At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future. Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.
The position coordinates various plant accounting functions, including cost accounting, monthly closing, inventory controls, plant production reporting and cost analysis. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger in SAP. The position will be responsible for developing various aspects of the plant's cost budget and ensuring that the cost and general accounting systems are updated to be consistent with the budget. This position is responsible for providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance. Also, assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
Responsibilities- Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risk
- Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
- Consult with operations to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
- Drive improvement in Long-Range Financial Planning and Supply and Inventory Operations Processes
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
- Develop and take ownership of various portions of annual budget, as well as monthly forecasts
- Support plant leadership through detailed analysis of expenses.
- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) taking into account company's goals and financial standing
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 2 plus years accounting experience
- Experience in Manufacturing accounting preferred
- Detailed knowledge of accounting principles.
- Highly effective communication and organizational skills are essential.
- Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and/or variance analysis
- Skilled in using Microsoft packages.
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