Plant Accountant

Overview

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.  

Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

Position Summary:

We presently have a full-time position for a Plant Accountant at our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This position is an on-site role that reports to the Accounting Controller at a remote location. The hours for the role are to be determined with the hiring manager. The incumbent will coordinate the development of the plant annual operating budgets and  product standard costs.  Process monthly closing, update & consolidate monthly statistical accounts and budgets. Maintain standard costs, consolidate & reconcile plant inventories

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly Account Reconciliations.
• Receive invoices & assist AP matching with payroll to keep expenses up-to-date.
• Prepare existing weekly hours report and scrap reports to help aid plant management.
• Develop new or modify existing reports where appropriate.
• Serve as a backup to the payroll department.
• Investigate variances and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
• Compile and review cost information for the preparation of operating budgets.
• Perform special assignments as instructed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have a B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

• Must have prior manufacturing accounting experience.

• Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software including advanced Excel (pivot tables, graphs, vlookups, etc).
• 2-4 years cost accounting experience.