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Plant Controller/Financial Analyst

Full Time Professional Wellford, SC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Leigh Fibers, with Revive Fibers, is headquartered in Spartanburg County in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina. We have over 100 years of experience as an international manufacturer specializing in engineered fiber solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, we are recognized as the largest processor of textile waste in North America, diverting approximately 300 million pounds of waste annually.

Having been in operation for over a century, Leigh Fibers has a solid reputation in the industry, built upon extensive experience, continuous innovation, and enduring global relationships. The company serves various markets, including automotive, bedding, caskets, furniture, apparel, acoustic insulation, sporting equipment, specialty fibers, and more.

As Leigh Fibers expands its market share, the company is actively seeking individuals who are motivated, driven, and eager to contribute to their family-like work environment. By joining Leigh Fibers, employees have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while feeling valued as part of a team.

Job Summary:

The Senior Cost Accountant will play a key role in the financial operation of both Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber. This position focuses on cost accounting, financial analysis, and sales analysis. The person in this position will be responsible for maintaining cost accounting systems, analytics and reporting, while also supporting budget and forecasting processes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Analyze inventory trends and develop reports for inventory movement, aging and categorizing
Perform monthly closing activities including analysis of accounts and preparation of journal entries
Analyze data discrepancies and implement changes when needed to improve processes
Forecast and analyze variances and report on findings, analyze gross margin results, correct anomalies, identify trends, and communicate findings
Establish and update standard costs rolling up raw material, freight, labor, transfer and overhead rates, and production efficiencies and thru-put
Enter new products into ERP system including Product Master Maintenance, BOM, Value Added Cost
Maintain inventory locations and G/L account hierarchy for inventory movements
Reconcile GL balance sheet accounts for Receiving Accrual, Inventory, Reserves, Revenue Recognition and Capitalized Variance
Provide financial support to ensure accurate inventory records to include key role in managing annual physical inventory & cycle count programs
Provide support on month-end closing and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years of cost accounting experience required in a standard cost system, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to be out in the plants partnering with operations
Great attention to detail
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business desired but not required
Experience and aptitude working with ERP systems
Strong in financial reporting to include intermediate skills using Excel with experience in Power BI a big plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Leigh Fibers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Leigh Fibers will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Leigh Fibers/Revive Fibers uses E-Verify.

*This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.

We Offer a comprehensive Benefit package:

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Leigh Fibers Inc.

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