Plant Accountant

Overview

Jumpstart your career working for one of North America's premier building manufacturers!  With its US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Kingspan Insulation is a leading manufacturer in energy efficiency and moisture management products, offering high performance insulation, building wraps and pre–insulated HVAC ductwork. The vast product range includes optimum, premium and high-performance rigid insulation products which have many advantages over traditional insulation materials. Kingspan Insulation’s products are among the most thermally efficient and technically advanced insulation materials available. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth!  

You will enjoy the financial stability and security of a global company with the environment and administration of a smaller business. With a friendly culture, advancement and growth opportunities, and attractive benefits, you’ll want to stay for the long-term with Kingspan Insulation.  

As a member of the team, you can expect:  

• Competitive Compensation Opportunities for Bonuses  

• $2,000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus!  

• Outstanding Benefits Effective Day 1 – Including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, PTO. 

• 401k with 6% match and additional 2% annually 

• Work/Life Balance- Enjoy a work schedule that allows plenty of time at home!   

• Advancement and Professional Growth – With growth plans in place, there are going to be opportunities for you to increase your responsibilities within the company in the future.  

• Smaller Company Feel – Although this is a global company, the U.S. is responsible for running its own division. This means less red tape and bureaucracy, making your work life easier!  

We are looking for a Plant Accountant to join our team in Winchester, VA! The Plant Accountant will provide daily administration of the Kingspan manufacturing facility’s accounting and finance activities, support financial statement preparation and financial analysis, and strive for continuous improvement of the Accounting function. This role provides timely and accurate accounting and finance services while complying with all legislative and corporate requirements, ensures an adequate system of internal control is maintained, general ledger accounts are correctly stated and classified, and that financial reporting is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), where applicable. 

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and transformational business partner to the Plant Management Team. If you have the ability to transform data into meaningful analyses, enjoy equipping your teammates with the information they need to make critical decisions, excel at problem solving, and have a keen eye for detail, then we want to talk to you!  

Key Duties Include

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment. 

• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts on a recurring basis, including posting monthly journal entries and completing account reconciliations. 

• Conducts the month and year end closing process.  

• Provides cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operations.  

• Provides monthly production variance analysis and investigates discrepancies. 

• Prepares analytical reports as part of the executive monthly reporting package. 

• Ensures GAAP is incorporated into the management of the business. Reports on IFRS basis where applicable. 

• Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and supports effective and efficient financial audits. 

• Works closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and effective analysis of production variances. 

• Oversees plant inventories.  

• Reviews and approves accounts payable payment run on a weekly basis. 

• Develops the Plant budget. 

• Develops, monitors and analyzes manufacturing overhead allocation and burden rates to ensure appropriateness. 

• Develops and maintains thorough financial procedures and systems. 

• Updates/maintains product data in SAP including costing, bills of materials, labor rates, and other applicable cost items and processes.
• Assists the Finance team in developing more effective workflow processes 

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy. 
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands. 
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service. 

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 

Strong math, time management, organization, and computer skills with SAP experience highly preferred.  

Must have: 

• Strong working knowledge of business computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word). SAP or similar software experience preferred. 
• Strong math, time management, and organizational skills are necessary. 

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with solid cost accounting background. 

Must be able to: 

• Work in a team-based environment. 
• Follow directions and get along well with others.  

• Maintain strict confidence in financial sensitive information and demonstrate a high level of integrity. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.