Plant Accountant

Oversees plant-level accounting activities, including full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. Ensures accurate financial records, timely payments and collections, and compliance with accounting policies. Supports plant operations, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and the financial close process while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to drive cost accuracy and operational insight. Serves as a primary accounting resource on the plant, providing hands‑on execution and ownership of transactional accounting activities.

• Prepare and post month‑end journal entries to ensure a timely and accurate financial close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and plant‑specific accounting policies.
• Support reporting enhancements within ERP systems, including financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain accurate production and cost data for operational decision‑making and reporting.
• Support the maintenance of standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead rates.
• Review and value inventory, ensuring accuracy of BOMs, routings, and cost elements.
• Analyze and explain variances for material, WIP, and absorption, partnering with manufacturing and supply‑chain teams.
• Assist with plant‑level budget tracking, cost monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting for materials, labor, and overhead costs.
• Analyze operational metrics such as scrap, purchase price variances, and zero‑cost or duplicate inventory items.
• Support new product costing and business case analysis as needed.
• Perform end‑to‑end Accounts Payable activities, including invoice coding, entry, payment processing, and vendor support.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, credit application, and aging management.
• Monitor and support plant‑level cash flow objectives, including DPO and DSO performance.
• Provide guidance to plant staff on AP/AR and other accounting processes.
• Assist with audits, providing documentation and support for internal and external requests.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant‑based environments.
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small team or solo accounting environment.
• Hands‑on AP/AR and month‑end close experience.
• Comfort operating with high ownership and accountability for both transactional and analytical plant‑level financial activities.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  Prescription plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability plan
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Health club reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Wellness program

Ready to make an impact? If you’re a detail‑driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, analysis, and partnering with operations to drive better business decisions, we’d love to meet you.