Plant AccountantManufacturing Administrator

Overview

Advance Storage Products manufactures engineered to order structural pallet rack systems. Established in 1958, Advance Storage Products is a leading manufacturer of pushback systems and our LoPro Pushback racking solution is recognized for ease of installation, operation, quality and durability. Our warehouse pallet racking solutions are used in major installations for many Fortune 500 companies.

The Plant Accountant is a visible, hands-on accounting and finance partner to plant leadership, Corporate Finance, and Manufacturing Operations. This role is responsible for accurate plant-level transactional accounting, cost accounting support, timely operational and financial reporting, and strong internal controls within the manufacturing environment. The Plant Accountant reports to the Corporate CFO and collaborates with plant management and administrative operations to provide insights, budgeting support, and KPI reporting that drive operational performance and financial accuracy.

This position will support Advance's manufacturing plant in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Prepare and distribute weekly plant performance metrics (KPIs) and provide basic variance commentary for plant management.
• Perform monthly close for plant operations by preparing and reviewing plant journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules (materials, labor, and overhead).
• Maintain and reconcile key inventory-related accounts (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and manufacturing variances – spending, materials purchase price and usage, efficiencies, throughput) on a monthly basis; investigate and explain significant variances.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of plant transactional processing in the ERP system (receipts, issues, production reporting, labor reporting, scrap, transfers, and inventory adjustments).
• Maintain standard costs for raw materials and components in ERP and quoting systems; assist with periodic updates of shop rates and burden rates as directed by Corporate Finance.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and support the cycle count program; provide analysis of count differences and recommendations to improve inventory accuracy and process discipline.
• Assist plant and Corporate Finance with annual budgeting, periodic forecasts, and cost/volume/profit analysis (as needed).
• Support capital expenditure tracking by ensuring proper coding, documentation, and reconciliation of capital projects; assist with basic payback/ROI calculations when requested.
• Partner with plant operations to improve data integrity and reporting (routings/BOMs, labor standards, scrap reporting, and production metrics); participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for key plant accounting processes and internal controls; assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Coordinate weekly timecard hours for manufacturing operations and support.
• Facilitate and coordinate office supplies.
• Function as HR Liaison when needed.
• Perform other duties and improvement projects as assigned by Corporate or Plant Management.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of cost accounting fundamentals and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they apply to manufacturing operations.
• Deliver accurate and timely reconciliations, reports, and analyses; escalate issues and collaborate with others to ensure thorough review and resolution.
• Maintain a regular presence, interaction, and guidance on the shop floor to understand processes, support operational reporting, and improve transaction accuracy.
• Promote strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures; ensure documentation is current and followed.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Live Advance’s core values.

This position has authority to recommend accounting process improvements and to request corrections to plant transactions and master data to ensure accurate reporting. Final approval authority for budgets, capital expenditures, and accounting policy exceptions resides with Corporate Finance and/or Plant Leadership as applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, production & operations management, or related field (required).
• Manufacturing cost accounting coursework or certification is a plus.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and plant transaction processing (inventory, production, and cost-related transactions).
• Practical experience and working knowledge of inventory control practices, physical inventory processes, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and management reporting.

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