Randstad Finance & Accounting has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and dedicated Business Planning, Accounting and Purchasing Specialist. Our client is a manufacturer located in Jackson County, GA. This position is on-site, 5 days a week. This position is responsible for job duties associated with Business Planning, Accounting and Purchasing. Basically, this will be a position of general business activities based on prices, costs, planning and statements.
location: Pendergrass, Georgia
job type: Permanent
salary: $65,000 - 75,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 3 Years
responsibilities:
The Business Planning, Accounting and Purchasing Department has multiple purposes.
Business Planning: Primary role is to ensure effective decision-making and resource allocation to achieve the company's goals and objectives. This is, but not limited to, provide mid and long-term vision and the direction for the company. We plan, develop and implement systems and strategies for all facets of business operations, including budgeting, administration, production, personnel, sales, and logistics.
Accounting: Primary role is to provide accurate financial analysis in a timely manner. This is done following the Generally Accepted Guidelines for both the United States and Japan, ensuring that the amounts reported are reliable and detailed.
Purchasing: Primary role is to ensure that Purchase Orders are created and approved, goods and services are received, and orders are completed in an accurate and timely manner. In order to support this goal, the Purchasing Department is responsible for requisition review, competitive quotation as appropriate, supplier evaluation, contract review coordination with management and suppliers, daily order management, invoice approvals and record keeping.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and preparing annual-, mid- and long-term strategic business plan.
- Assist in business planning process for the development of annual company goals and objectives.
- Assist and perform variance analysis against forecasted plan and implement countermeasures.
- Assist in developing and implementing department budget policies/procedures.
- Assist in developing and implementing continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve company efficiencies.
- Assist in developing and lead Kaizen rewards activities.
- Assist in developing and calculating manufacturing standard cost and its maintenance.
- Assist in developing and implementing corporate Cost Accounting methodology and policies/procedures.
- Assist all duties, procedures, reports associated with physical inventory counts, final variance analysis, implementing countermeasures, maintenance and controls.
- Assist and prepare monthly closing reports and annual business planning forecast .
- Assist and perform cash management to avoid cash shortages and minimize financing costs.
- Assist in developing and implementing safeguard for company assets by providing a full detailed accounting of all fixed assets that trace to physical property.
- Collaborate with the Production related departments to understand the full production process.
- Collaborate with Production Control department to understand the accurate bill of materials.
- Collaborate with Michigan Accounting and Administration department to perform timely and accurate AR/AP duties.
- Analyze cost absorption and perform variance analysis monthly.
- Interest in numbers, inventory control, transaction analysis, journal entry and cost improvements.
- Assist in developing and implementing purchasing systems and various instructions, policies/procedures.
- Establish relationships with suppliers/vendors to monitor and negotiate pricing for competitive goods and services, communicate product quality expectations and on-time delivery goals.
- Review, approve, and generate purchase orders for materials, services and supplies.
- Collaborate with TINA Legal Department to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Confirm delivery and acceptance of materials, services from domestic and international suppliers/vendors.
- Assist in developing and generating reports requested for business planning analysis, cost analysis, and other monitoring analysis reports for management review.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
qualifications:
Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Abilities:
- 3 - 5 years' experience in business planning and cost accounting in manufacturing business. Additional experience in purchasing and general accounting is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
- Must have the ability to analyze large data sets.
- Must have the ability to multi-task.
- Must have a strong understanding of manufacturing cost methods and structures .
- Proficiency in MS Suites (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Experience with an integrated ERP system (INFOR, Microsoft Dynamic, SAP) .
- Experience in communication, reporting, financial transactions, and approval procedures in a global enterprise is strongly preferred.
- Experience with and ability to work with physical inventory in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to assimilate and analyze data to present to management in a complete framework for decision-making (i.e. Problem Solving, Pros/Cons analysis, Cost analysis and comparison, etc.).
- Must be fluent in verbal and written communication in English.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team-oriented environment.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move at least 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- The employee must be able to work overtime in job's and in Supervisor's needs.
skills: SAP, Excel, Excel Macros, Inventory, Business Analysis, Analysis, Month-End Close, Dynamics, Inventory - Physical, Excel Pivot Tables, Manufacturing Cost Acct, General Accounting and Finance Skills
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
