Accountant - Pleasant Prairie, United States - Parker Plastics, Inc.

Parker Plastics, Inc.
Parker Plastics, Inc.
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Pleasant Prairie, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
Parker Plastics, Inc. ("PPI") is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers.

Founded in 1989, PPI has four manufacturing plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV.

Our corporate headquarters is also located in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

PPI is looking to add a junior accounting professional to join our growing company and help build our accounting and finance support services with continued centralization of administrative functions.

This is a newly created role to help support ongoing growth and key initiatives.


Why Parker?

  • A _30year strong_ manufacturing company
  • Focused on _growth, efficiency and continuous improvement_ as a company
  • Striving to provide _opportunity, stability & worklife balance_ for our employees

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual profit sharing
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid holidays immediately after hire date
  • Paid vacation and PTO days
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company funded HSA contributions
  • Companypaid short & longterm disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- _ And more_


Position Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Junior Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, bank and other account reconciliations, payroll for four plants/sites, accounts payable processing for the WI plant and special projects as assigned.

The role will also serve as back-up support in the areas of accounts receivable, other location's accounts payable, and cash management.


Primary Duties / Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly close for one to two manufacturing plants, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
  • Process payroll for one to two manufacturing plants weekly using our thirdparty payroll provider (Paychex)
  • Manage accounts payable for one to two plants by receiving vendor invoices, completing the threeway match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser
  • Enter approved invoices in company's ERP system (IQMS) and process check runs for assigned locations on a weekly basis
  • Assist with yearend close process, including annual review with external accountants
  • Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned

Education / Experience

  • Associates or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required.
years of experience in accounting/finance

  • ERP system and general ledger management experience a plus
  • Experience utilizing a payroll system (Paychex, ADP, etc.) a plus
  • Good Excel skills with proficiency using pivot tables, lookup functionality and formatting of reports
  • Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)
  • Experience with manufacturing environment a plus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Consistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolution
  • Selfstarter who seeks out opportunities to help rather than waits for roles to be assigned
  • Flexible and willing to accept multiple projects and change directions quickly
  • Comfortable in a small corporate office and team setting

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Ability to be onsite in Pleasant Prairie, WI daily (not a remote position)
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects
  • Limited travel required (<5%). Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of time
  • Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse

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  • Parker Plastics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship._
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