Accountant, Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to manufacturing operations, including production, labor, overhead, and inventory transactions
• Coordinate and reconcile production reporting, including units produced, scrap, and variances
• Analyze labor hours and manufacturing costs; investigate and explain variances to standards and budget
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities for the plant
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Partner with production and operations teams to validate inventory movements and production reporting
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and adjustments
• Support plant‑related AP and AR activities, including invoice review, accruals, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of plant expenses and intercompany transactions
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Utilize AS/400 (IBM i) for production, inventory, and financial transactions
• Prepare and analyze plant financial reports, including P&L, cost summaries, and variance analyses
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements related to plant accounting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Hands‑on experience with AS/400 (IBM i) and / or SAP
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with journal entries, AP/AR, and account reconciliations
• Ability to work remotely with periodic on‑site plant support
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Superior data accuracy and accountability