Operations Accountant

Operations Accountant

The Operations Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions of our Field Operations business group. The Operations Accountant is tasked with ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for the 35 service centers as well as the four construction teams. The Operations Accountant is an integral part of the larger Accounting team and will have broader responsibilities beyond Field Operations. The Operations Accountant will report to the Corporate Controller but will serve as a key partner to the VP of Field Operations providing meaningful analysis and metrics to successfully profitably grow the Field Operations business segment.

Essential Job Duties

• Serves as the primary finance partner for the VP of Field Operations developing, populating and monitoring relevant KPI's for service centers and construction crews.
• Performs job and labor profitability analysis of service center and construction activities to drive ongoing operational performance improvement.
• Designs innovative management reporting tools for timely decision making.
• Analyzes monthly financial and operational results and provide recommendations to Management.
• Conducts annual service center physical inventories including monitoring of slow-moving inventory and inter-shop transfers.
• Compiles and reviews commissions for Service technicians.
• Reviews warranty transactions for validity and accuracy.
• Reviews and reconciles construction WIP entries.
• Performs month end close activities including accurate revenue recognition and cost matching/maintenance of accurate GL expense coding throughout the month.
• Leads the annual budget process for the Service business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Operations Accountant will lead special projects such as:

• Develop a new construction accounting process, redesign including evaluation, selection and implementation of new software.
• Develop a new construction project profitability review process and procedures to improve job costing techniques.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Experience in supporting full P&L activities from revenue to operation contribution.
• Demonstrated problem solving, quantitative analysis and analytical abilities.
• Skilled at handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Highly motivated with ability to drive results and work independently.
• Work in a team environment with changing priorities and time constraints.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint) required.
• Knowledge and prior experience with Power BI preferred.
• Strong written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products - specifically Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical demands are light, consisting of sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Work is performed in a busy, open area with cubicles.
• Must be able to spend long hours on the computer entering data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Some travel may be required to remote facilities and/or plants. Noise levels are typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.
• FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Fairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" which may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates, The reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.

NOTIFICATION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy. In addition, Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation prior to being hired for any role or transferred into a safety-sensitive role.