Situation Summary: General Cable (NYSE: BGC), headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial and specialty markets.
The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, service and operating efficiency.
Communications wire and cable products transmit low-voltage signals for voice, data, video and control applications.
Energy cables include low-, medium- and high-voltage power distribution and power transmission products.
The Industrial and Specialty segment is comprised of application-specific cables for uses such as electrical power generation (traditional fuels, alternative and renewable sources, and distributed generation), the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, mining, industrial automation, marine, military and aerospace applications, power applications in the telecommunications industry, and other key industrial segments.
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Associate Accountability Statement
Each associate is required to demonstrate personal commitment to the standards set forth in The General Cable Code of Ethics and Compliance Guidelines, use sound judgment in maintaining appropriate compliance procedures and in carrying out their duties with honesty, in compliance with laws and with high ethical standards.
Position Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for various plant cost accounting and/or general accounting functions.
The Accountant will provide support to the finance staff for ad hoc reports and analysis and may participate in various non-finance plant teams and projects.
Nature and Scope
Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Accountant performs various accounting functions within established guidelines, procedures and systems. The Accountant has no direct reports and has internal contact with plant personnel and minimal external contacts.
Specific Job Duties
Monitor plant fixed asset activity.
Work closely with plant engineering and capitalize activity in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform general ledger reconciliation activities.
Assist in month end closing.
Also responsible for entering various journal entries into ERP system.
Prepare various financial reports, as directed and required.
Monitoring of plant cycle counts.
Assist in cost maintenance activities, i.e. raw material pricing, etc.
Assist in the monthly WIP count activities and valuation
Key Characteristics
Self-starter with accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency in financial computer systems including PC based software
Must be able to work independently based on general policy guidelines
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Desire for advancement within the Company
Willingness to relocate within the Company in the future
Qualifications
Education:
Degree requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
Resumes can also be mailed to:
General Cable Corp.
Attn:
Tom Lang
1453 S Washington St
Duquoin, IL
62832
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
General Cable is an equal opportunity employer, EEO/M/F/D/V and a drug free workplace.
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