Sr. Plant Accountant

We're hiring an experienced Sr. Plant Accountant at Matrix Plastic Products in Wood Dale, IL. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced plant setting and enjoys partnering with operations to drive performance. As a key member of the Finance team, you’ll play a critical role in supporting plant operations through cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational reporting to help leadership make informed, data‑driven decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, hands‑on plant experience, and the ability to balance detailed analysis with big‑picture thinking.

• Assist plant and company leadership in making informed financial decisions
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and key performance metrics
• Provide weekly and monthly performance reporting vs. forecast
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, and overhead

• Execute month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy
• Analyze expenses, inventory movements, and cost of sales
• Support consolidation of financial results across systems or business units
• Maintain and analyze standard costs, including cost rolls and updates
• Perform detailed cost accounting analysis related to production and inventory
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock transactions, and goods in transit
• Lead and support physical inventory processes and fixed asset counts

• Partner with operations to provide financial and statistical data to improve performance
• Participate in plant floor activities to better understand cost drivers
• Support forecasting, annual planning, and rolling projections
• Track and quantify savings from continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain strong internal controls
• Support external audit, including documentation and testing
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvements
• Assist with ERP implementations or system transitions
• Help develop and improve accounting processes and reporting tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–7 years of related accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong background in cost accounting (required)
• Experience with month‑end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls (SOX)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in both office and plant floor environments
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Monday to Friday (7AM - 4:30PM), onsite

Ability to Relocate:
Wood Dale, IL 60191:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

The company is relocating to Bloomingdale, IL, in 2026