Plant Accounting Analyst

Description

Robert Half Finance and Accounting and Kevin Sweet have partnered with a well-established, 30+ year global leader in the manufacturing industry for a Plant Accounting Analyst to join its growing local accounting team. This organization is highly profitable, rapidly expanding, and offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with plant operations while partnering closely with corporate accounting and finance.

This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who enjoys digging into manufacturing data, understanding operations, and providing insights that directly impact business performance.

My client offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus program that has paid out above target for the last 8 plus years, is family oriented and treats their employees like family!

For additional information and consideration, please contact Kevin Sweet directly at  or via email et

Key Responsibilities

+ Partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to drive efficiency, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to manufacturing operations

+ Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

+ Maintain standard cost models and analyze material, labor, and overhead variances

+ Prepare and analyze Cost of Goods Sold reports

+ Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast

+ Reconcile raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventories

+ Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts

+ Generate and present plant-level financial statements and variance analyses

+ Partner with operations to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

Why This Opportunity?

+ Join a stable, profitable, and growing global organization

+ High visibility role with exposure to both plant operations and corporate leadership

+ Opportunity to influence cost controls and operational performance

+ Long-term career growth within a best-in-class manufacturing environment

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field

+ Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

+ Advanced Excel skills and experience using a large ERP system

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and deadline management abilities

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