Senior Plant Accountant

Location: Stuarts Draft, VA |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site

An established manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Plant Accountant to serve as a key financial partner to plant operations. This role bridges operational and financial perspectives, supporting monthly closings, variance analysis, annual planning, and ad hoc analysis. The position is highly visible, working closely with plant leadership and company leadership beyond the facility.

• Serve as a trusted business partner to Plant Leadership
• Provide data-driven insights to help drive performance and objectives
• Track and report actual performance against plans, forecasts, and standards
• Track and analyze spending trends and headcount, driving corrective actions
• Prepare monthly closing entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analytics
• Support preparation of the annual plan and interim projections
• Ensure accurate reflection of standard costs
• Drive process improvements in financial analysis
• Manage expense vs. capital decisions in accordance with GAAP and company guidelines
• Serve as financial advisor and provide validation for Plant Cost Savings initiatives
• Maintain conformance with ongoing audit requirements and internal controls oversight
• Ensure inventories are recorded in accordance with GAAP and reserves are properly maintained
• Represent the Finance Team in plant meetings

• 5-8 years of Manufacturing Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field
• Experience with standard cost valuation
• Cost accounting experience in an ERP systems environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

This is a visible and important position within the plant, offering the opportunity to act as a trusted business partner with leadership across the facility and the broader organization.