Sazerac Looking for Operations Accountant at East Bernstadt, KY  Full Time

Since 1958, Robinson Stave has been making quality oak bourbon barrels to meet the needs of a burgeoning industry. We are committed and diligent about maintaining the highest quality standards for our barrels to ensure they produce the best bourbons in the world. Behind great barrels are great people. We are always looking for compassionate, qualified team members who share our vision and values of hard work, quality and enthusiasm. Come join our efforts to become a highly recognized and respected builder of bourbon barrels and one of the industry’s most-desired places to work!

The Operations Accountant is responsible for supporting operations and finance with the primary goal being cost and asset control. Accountabilities include balance sheet reconciliation, month end accounting and closing process, variance reporting and analysis, forecasting, cost reduction support, developing and auditing inventory control procedures, physical inventory leadership, standard cost setting, data integrity (BOMs, Routes, Item Set Up), and financial reporting.

Develop and maintain standard cost data for new and existing products and ensure accurate inventory valuation. Establish and verify component costs, labor costs and overhead costs used for inventory valuation and COGS posting. This includes 11-24/MDM, 13/DIM, 11/MDC and occasional 4/MDC work. Understand and backfill when needed the SYS21 Item Master set up processes (1-4/MDM). Coordinate consistency between the Operational Cost System and the Managerial Costing System
• Support the plant leadership and provide analyses of plant operations, budgets, and major investments. Communicate, assist and advise department heads in the Monthly Variance Analysis. Provide action plan leadership. Ensure timely and accurate month end close and reconciliation of balance sheet. Ensure that all financial activities are in compliance with all laws and GAAP. Continuously improve the handling, recording and reporting of all financial data. Recommend and implement process improvements including streamlining the close process, financial reporting, account analysis, etc. Identify areas for improvement in operations.
• Develop and maintain daily inventory control validation, cycle count programs, auditing of procedures, and communication of issues related to inventory accuracy. Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and investigate and resolve count issues each period. Control the overall assets of the plant related to inventory, fixed assets, spending controls, and cost reductions.
• Maintain a customer service mindset and attitude to help control the business, be a valued business partner with all functions of the business, and provide accurate and timely data to help make good business decisions.
• Promote functional efficiency so that non value added work is reduced or eliminated, so that it is easier to complete tasks, etc.. Work with cross functional teams as well as Costing functional partners to promote consistency in operations. Detect cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction efforts.
• Provide assistance to external auditing organizations. Interact with external audit and prepare required audit documentation. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Work with operations to establish meaningful, timely and immediate metrics to help manage the business and measure performance.
• Establish and follow development plan to achieve career development and/or advancement.
• Work with manager to identify skill development needs; create and execute a plan for improving one skill area each year.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Logistics or relevant experience
• 3 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)
• 5 years accounting experience (minimum)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Requires Experience with inventory control, perpetual inventory and budget process.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• 3 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)
• 5 years accounting experience (minimum)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in development of query programs on AS400 or similar proficiency
• Requires Experience with B/S reconciliation and production metrics

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