Financial and Cost Analyst

Description

 Come and be part of our success, which starts with our employees. We provide a safe, healthy, and professional work environment with opportunities for advancement, hands-on training, and the opportunity to work closely with the world’s leading brands to solve some of the biggest challenges in the packaging and supply chain industry. We give each employee the personal attention and investment they need to succeed — from entry-level to executive. Truvant in the Haslet, Texas, facility supports a client, our commercial partner, the LEGO Group.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Finance/Cost Analyst assists in cost accounting and reporting multisite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calculation of STD costs and verification of their correctness
• Assist with monthly forecast preparation.
• Monthly invoicing preparation.
• Invoice reconciliations with customers
• Active support of month-end closing process
• Preparation of KPI reports and analysis.
• Active participation in improvement of controlling and business process
• Costs analysis projects
• Support Plant Controller with annual budget preparation
• Prepare journal entries.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Labor cost reviews and follow up with Temp agencies.
• Performs expense reviews with departments. 
• Support for other Truvant Plants for Cost accounting and QAD reporting.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
• 1-5 years accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of computer systems, accounting software and ERP systems

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in operating various equipment as needed to perform the job
• Must possess strong customer service skills.
• Skill in multitasking and time management
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong computer and math skills
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10-25% - Travel may be required to support business needs

UNDERSTANDING OF JOB ESSENTIALS:

I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties and responsibilities, requisites, and physical demands and working conditions explained to me. I understand that Truvant is an equal opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job.

ADA requires Truvant to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.