Operations Accountant

Our client is an organization in the Appleton area looking for an Operational Accountant. Our client is looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and an interest in working closely with business operations. This role goes beyond traditional staff accounting and provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to plant operations, financial performance, and process improvement.

The salary range for this position is $75k–85k.

The Operational Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Partner with plants and operational teams to provide accounting support and insight into day‑to‑day business activities.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Review financial and operational results to identify trends, variances, and areas requiring additional analysis.
• Assist with accounting activities related to inventory, production, costs, and other plant‑level transactions.
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc financial reports to support operational decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Work directly with operations to understand business activity and ensure transactions are appropriately reflected in financial results.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities as needed.
• Develop a strong understanding of plant processes and use that knowledge to provide meaningful financial support to the business.
• Utilize ERP systems and Excel to analyze financial information, prepare reports, and improve visibility into operational performance.
• Support internal controls, audit requests, and other accounting compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance reporting, and improve overall efficiency.
• Proactively communicate findings, ask questions, and recommend solutions to accounting and operational leadership.
• Support additional accounting, finance, and operational projects as responsibilities continue to develop.

The Operational Accountant will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred; relevant accounting internships may be considered toward experience.
• Strong general accounting foundation with exposure to journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Manufacturing, plant accounting, cost accounting, or other operations-focused accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize financial information.
• Experience working with an ERP system preferred; SAP exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in understanding the operational drivers behind financial results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with operational and finance teams.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify and suggest better ways of working.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as responsibilities evolve in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.