Plant Business Adminstrator

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Dalton, GA, US

The Plant Business Administrator serves as the primary on-site administrative and accounting support. This role supports accounting transactions, assists with month‑end close activities, coordinates HR‑related requests, and acts as the plant liaison to HQ. All policy decisions, approvals, and management authority remain with leadership.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual plant financial statements, providing variance analysis as needed.
• Assist with month‑end close processes, journal entries, and GL account reconciliations.
• Provide management with daily sales reporting.
• Reconcile daily bank postings and cash applications; support CS with credit‑card payments.
• Process and review vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with cash disbursements and payment scheduling via weekly payment runs.
• Post daily customer invoices; upload to various EDI platforms.
• Prepare and maintain weekly AR aging report and collection efforts.
• Monitor daily production variances and provide explanations to Finance Director.
• Partner with plant management to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable regulations.
• Assist in annual audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Maintain accuracy of ERP system data for financial and operational reporting.
• Serve as local HR contact, supporting payroll processing, coordinating onboarding and off‑boarding with corporate HR, personnel documentation, and policy compliance.
• Provide first‑level IT support for ERP and plant systems, coordinating with corporate IT as needed.

• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to partner with operations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration across Finance, HR, IT, and Operations.
• Proactive in identifying risks and process improvement opportunities.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business‑related field.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies (up to 25 lbs).