Job Title: Senior Accountant

Requisition ID: 10698

Location:

Sumter, SC, US, 29154

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for various aspects of the monthly financial closing process, preparing journal entries, reporting of financial results, and analysis of manufacturing variances against standards. Requirements will include a thorough reconciliation and analysis of monthly financial data and accurate reporting of the Plant financial performance and statistics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preparation of analysis by volume produced and its impact on absorption derived from the mix of manufactured products.
Preparation of weekly financial reports and KPI’s, which allow measuring the financial performance related to use and consumption of materials, labor cost and its efficiency and overhead spending.
Coordinate and perform the annual physical inventories.
Inspection and validation of cycle counting processes.
Validate and track the inventory adjustments.
Account reconciliations for inventory, accruals and all related plant ledger accounts. Support Americas General, Cost and Accounts Payable as it relates to the Plant.
Preparation of the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes as it relates to the plant.
Play a vital role in the Plant’s annual cost-roll to establish yearly standards in accordance with Americas Finance guidance.
Assist in monthly meetings with Americas Cost area.
Periodically, validate the material structures (BOM) and standard times (routing) of products with highest demand.

Assist in validations of cost saving projects proposed by the different areas.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with monthly financial closings.
Experience with Budgeting and Forecasting.
Experience with manufacturing variances analysis, cost roll-ups, and inventory control.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and ERP.
Fluently in English, spoken and written.

Preferred

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing and Waterfall analysis experience as related to Finance a plus.

SAP and BaaN system experience a plus.

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
Must be able and willing to work overtime.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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