Plant Accountant

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

What makes Kingspan Insulation special is our ability to blend the advantages of a multinational corporation with the close-knit ambiance and personal relationships often found in smaller businesses. Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match, and an additional 2% annual contribution, ensuring your retirement savings grow steadily.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

Join us, and together, we'll build a brighter and more sustainable future.

This position provides daily administration of the Kingspan manufacturing facility’s accounting and finance activities, providing support with financial statement preparation and financial analysis, as well as continuous improvement of the accounting function. The Plant Accountant provides timely and accurate accounting and finance services while complying with all legislative and corporate requirements, ensures an adequate system of internal control is maintained, general ledger accounts are correctly stated and classified, and that financial reporting is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), where applicable.  

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.  

1. Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment. 
2. Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts on a recurring basis, including posting monthly journal entries and completing account reconciliations. 
3. Conducts the month and year end closing process.  
4. Provides monthly production variance analysis and investigates discrepancies. 
5. Prepares analytical reports as part of the executive monthly reporting package. 
6. Completes the following in Comshare/Tagetik as part of the monthly close process: KPI Variance Analysis, Stock, Headcount Analysis, and Non-Finance KPI. 
7. Provides weekly/monthly spending reports and variance reports for plant personnel. 
8. Ensures GAAP is incorporated into the management of the business. Reports on IFRS basis where applicable. 
9. Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and supports effective and efficient financial audits. 
10. Oversees plant inventories and supports stock provision calculations. 
11. Reviews and approves accounts payable payment runs on a weekly basis. 
12. Assists with the plant budget, if requested. 
13. Provides cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operation by supporting the maintenance of the cost system. 
14. Works closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and effective analysis of production variances. 
15. Preparation, review, and update of standard product cost in SAP.  
16. Develops, monitors and analyses manufacturing overhead absorption models, labor rate models and energy models.  
17. Generate the monthly and yearly cost runs in SAP. 
18. Develops and maintains thorough financial procedures and systems in accordance with Kingspan Group accounting manual. 
19. Assists the Finance team in developing more effective workflow processes. 

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

1. Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy. 
2. Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands. 
3. Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
4. Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

Strong math, time management, organization, and computer skills with SAP experience highly preferred.  

Must have: 

• Strong working knowledge of business computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word). SAP or similar software experience preferred. 
• Strong math, time management, and organizational skills are necessary. 
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with solid cost accounting background. 

 Must be able to: 

• Work in a team-based environment. 
• Follow directions and get along well with others.  
• Maintain strict confidence in financial sensitive information and demonstrate a high level of integrity.  
• Adapt to a complex, ever changing work environment. 

Education and/or Experience: BS/BA in Business Management, Accounting or Finance and 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing industry.  

Language Skills: Excellent telephone and oral communication skills. Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills to ensure communication is timely, clear, and effective. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).  

Reasoning Skills: Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. Possess strong customer service skills and the ability to resolve problems in a diplomatic manner. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.