Senior Operations Accountant

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Date: Jun 18, 2024

Location: Youngsville, NC, US, 27596

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cables, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and job site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions, including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, and field services, including cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement, to support our customers as a value-added partner. We proudly offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship, and enhance the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Long Description

Southwire seeks a Senior Operations (Cost) Accountant to drive financial results, performance analysis, and timely month-end closing/reporting for the Engineered Solutions Business Unit (BU). This position is based in our Youngsville, NC (Raleigh area) manufacturing facility and reports to the Controller. The Senior Accountant will ensure that all financial and accounting policies are consistently and accurately implemented and reported with adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, this position will have a strong emphasis on cost accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Product Costing: Monitor product costing, review, and analyze cost variances.

• Inventory Analysis: Support cycle counting and quarterly physical inventory count processes.

• Month-End Close: Participate in the monthly closing process and ensure all assigned Account Reconciliations are completed on a timely basis

• Capital Expenditures: Monitor capital projects to ensure that they are completed and put into service on time. Support business case development for new projects.

• Annual Budget: Partner with all levels of operations personnel and various levels of corporate personnel to develop an annual budget. Use operational metrics to establish and achieve year-over-year manufacturing/ operational cost improvements. Identify issues or potential issues that can be proactively resolved.

• Productivity: Track and validate cost savings from operations productivity improvement projects

• Process Improvement: Embrace a continuous improvement mindset; Comfortable recommending new ways of working and supporting the implementation of new processes

• Audit: Support internal audits and year-end external audits as needed

• Business Support: This role is considered an integral part of the site team. The Senior Accountant will be expected to regularly spend time on the shop floor to learn the business and contribute to our overall financial success

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. CPA, MBA, or CMA a plus.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance in progressively responsible positions with a demonstrated history of accountability and achievement.

• Experience with SAP preferred. Advanced, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy emphasis on Excel required.

• Required to be on site 3-4 days per week due to manufacturing environment.

• Proactive character who takes ownership of the numbers

• Possess a high level of confidence and the ability to build strong internal relationships while maintaining a collaborative style.

• Must effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Long Description

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Accounting, Finance

Years of Experience: 3Field of Expertise: Accounting, Costing

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Education Level: Master's

Certificates: CPA, CMA a plus

Other Preferred Field of Expertise: SAP

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. CPA, MBA, or CMA a plus.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance in progressively responsible positions with a demonstrated history of accountability and achievement.

• Experience with SAP preferred. Advanced, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy emphasis in Excel required.

• Required to be on site 3-4 days per week due to manufacturing environment.

• Proactive character who takes ownership of the numbers

• Possess a high level of confidence and the ability to build strong internal relationships while maintaining a collaborative style.

• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Reporting Spans of Control

Reports To (Supervisor Title): Controller

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members? No

Scope: Single Location

Travel: Domestic

Workplace Setting: In Office / On-Site (4+ days a week)

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Long & Short-Term Disability

• Supplemental Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

• Parental Leave

• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh

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