Senior Project Accountant (Onsite)

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP.

Summary:

Come join our team! Indeck Energy, a leader in the development and operation of renewable and conventional power generation, as well as a bio-fuel pellet facility, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Accountant who will be responsible for overseeing cost accounting and analysis for a wood pellet plant in Ladysmith WI. This position will be based in our corporate office in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee ERP (Navision) production accounting, including budgeting with product manufacturing models.

- Prepare and review inventory analysis and valuation reports on a monthly basis.

- Reviewing production orders and manufacturing reports.

- Responsible for general ledger entries, plant financial statements, bank reconciliations.

- Oversee plant related A/R, A/P, and EDI processing.

- Work with plant personnel on monthly inventories, including coordinating drone flights and Stockpile Reports.

- Assist with operational cost model and SKU-level analysis initiatives with plant manager.

- Work directly with operations and site teams on inventory related initiatives.

- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

- Support the year-end financial audit process by working closely with external auditors and assist with plant regulatory compliance reporting.

- Work cross functionally with company departments and external partners on key operational projects, cost accounting and reporting requirements.

- Responsible for the implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

- Ability to travel 10% to Ladysmith, Wisconsin

- This is an onsite position. Must be able to come into the office M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Required Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, CMA or CPA preferred.

- 5+ years accounting experience with demonstrated experience in manufacturing cost accounting and analysis.

- Strong leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and work together across all levels of leadership.

- Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to coordinate, communicate & lead discussions with plant personnel.

- Strong business knowledge with demonstrated exposure with operations.

- Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables and Lookup Functions) and MS Office required.

- Strong interpersonal skills - Able to work effectively in a team environment.

- Responsible, dependable, and possessing an exceptional work ethic.

- Manufacturing experience preferred.

Industry: Renewables, Oil & Energy.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, LIFE, 401k, FSA.

Job Functions: Cost/Plant Accounting.