Plant Controller

Posted: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/18/2025 19:36:38
Indexed on: 09/18/2025 19:36:38

Location: Kansas City, KS, 66101, US

Industry: Transportation and Logistics
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Amsted Rail Company Inc is hiring!

Description:

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Supervise the timely, accurate and cost-effective preparation of statistical and financial reports to provide a sound basis for management decisions.

2. Assure that financial transactions are conducted in a manner to provide maximum benefit for the Company.

3. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws relative to accounting practices to protect the company from time consuming and costly legal actions.

4. Provide financial and statistical reports that provide management with more pertinent information.

5. Select, develop and motivate a competent staff to assure attainment of department, plant and company objectives.

6. Responsible for scheduling, shipping and billing of product according to instructions from the Sales Department.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and one to three years previous experience is preferred.

2. Must display a strong working knowledge of fully integrated ERP systems and financial packages.

3. Proficiency in personal computer applications is required.

4. Able to manage multiple priorities while also monitoring outcomes and being responsive to feedback information.

5. Able to lead and provide direction.

KEY CHALLENGES

The incumbent is accountable for the scheduling production and shipments according to product orders and inventory control; maintains hourly payroll; must be able to communicate effectively in an effort to maintain high morale, motivation and productivity. The Plant Controller is involved in project work such as reporting of principal supply inventory, finished product and fixed asset physical inventory, and from this project work develop financial and statistical reports that provide management with more pertinent information. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely, accurate and cost-effective preparation of statistical and financial reports.

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Extremely light physical effort
  • Favorable environment
  • Minimum hazards

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Preferred
  • Bachelors or better in Finance or related field

Skills

Required
  • Language Skills-English

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

Preferred
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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