Accountant

Accountant
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 located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. PPI is looking to add an accounting professional to join our growing company and help support our accounting and finance team. Why Parker?
A30-year strongmanufacturingcompany
Focused ongrowth,efficiency and continuous improvementas a company
Striving to provideopportunity, stability & work-life balancefor our employees
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Annual profit sharing
Tuition assistance
Paidholidaysimmediately after hire date
Paid vacationand PTO days
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company funded HSA contributions
Company-paidshort & long-term disability, AD&D,and life insurance
And more!
Position & Role Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager located at our corporate offices in Pleasant Prairie, WI, the Accountant will have primary responsibility for monthly close, cost accounting, account reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable processing for the Hagerstown, Maryland (MD) facility, as well as special projects as assigned. The role will also serve as back-up support in similar areas for the other plant locations. We are seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant; title to be based on work experience. Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Lead monthly close for the MD manufacturing plant, including the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
Review and record inventory transactions for receiving, production disposition and other inventory activity for the MD manufacturing plant; analyze variances and work with plant personnel to identify and report on trends and results
Process payroll for the MD plant weekly using our third-party payroll provider (Paychex)
Manage accounts payable for the MD plant by receiving vendor invoices, completing the three-way match and obtaining approval for payments from the relevant authorized purchaser
Enter approved invoices in companys ERP system (IQMS) and process MD check runs on a weekly basis
Assist with year-end close process, including annual review with external accountants
Participate in general accounting operations, including but not limited to cash application, customer pricing updates, fixed asset management, account reconciliations and other related tasks
Support Accounting Manager and team with other duties, as assigned
Education / Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting required 0 - 7+ years of experience in Accounting
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, look-up functionality and formatting of reports
Base knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and regulations (GAAP)
Experience with manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, a plus
Strong attention to detail and work ethic required
Consistent performance to follow tasks and projects through to resolution
Self-starter 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 office and team setting
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to be onsite atHagerstown, MD facility. Not a remote position.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects
Limited travel required (