American Woodmark · 1 month ago
Financial Accounting Specialist
Monticello, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAmerican Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers, dedicated to customer satisfaction and excellence. The Financial Accounting Specialist will provide accounting support for the Plant Controller, assisting in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance with internal controls.
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Hiring Manager
Jennifer Rogers
Responsibilities
Complete controller tasks, including month end closing requirements, in the absence of a controller or when assigned
Provide accurate information for departmental measurement systems that enable plant management team to track and measure performance
Provide timely and accurate analysis on actual plant performance, responsibility statements, and company scorecards
Track expenses for accuracy and evaluation
Review and verify invoices to ensure accuracy, cost center assignment, and timely forwarding to corporate AP for processing
Develop and conduct audits consistent with control responsibilities to identify plant control issues and monitor compliance
Support centralized hourly payroll function as assigned to issue timely and accurate payrolls
Participate in the month-end closing process to ensure accurate and timely financial reports
Participate in the setting of standard costs and the budgeting process, as assigned
Assist in the monitoring and analysis of material flow, MUV, scrap, and other operational issues as they relate to financial results
Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects
Support and represent company as a union-free environment, or where a union already exists support a good working relationship with the union, honoring budget commitments and minimizing the effects of restrictive practices
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping
Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Manage assigned accounting clerical staff to achieve departmental goals
Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles
Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline; advanced degree is a plus
Minimum of two years financial experience is required; manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience with financial programs including but not limited to basic cost accounting, payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger
Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience required - Outlook, Word, Excel. Access experience a plus
Track record of successful project management
Experience in working in a team environment
Strong planning/organization/time management skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial and business journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients and co-workers
Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to the production team, plant level team, or public groups
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to basic manufacturing performance recording or financial performance recording
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
CPA certificate a plus
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance when available
Company
American Woodmark
American Woodmark celebrates the creativity in all of us.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-06Acquired
Leadership Team
M. Scott Culbreth
President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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