Cement Plant Accountant

Heidelberg Materials•Leeds, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of its cement manufacturing facility in Leeds, Alabama. This on-site role is responsible for plant accounting, cost analysis, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and partners closely with plant operations. The position works with plant leadership, operations teams, and corporate finance partners in an active, fast-paced cement plant environment, including periodic access to production and operating areas while following applicable safety requirements. Success in the role includes accurate and timely financial reporting, strong inventory and cost controls, clear analysis of plant financial performance, effective partnership between Finance and Operations, and continuous improvement in plant costs and financial processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Proficiency with an ERP platform.
Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with Plant Management, Operations, and Corporate Teams.
Comfort working in an active, fast-paced cement plant environment, including periodically entering production and operating areas while following applicable safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, cement, aggregates, mining, or another industrial environment.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and P&L review.
Analyze manufacturing costs and variances, including raw materials, fuel, power, maintenance, labor, and overhead.
Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliation, physical inventories, valuation, and adjustments.
Support fixed asset and CAPEX accounting, including project spending, capitalization, additions, disposals, and verifications.
Support preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze actual results against plan.
Partner with Plant Management and Operations to identify cost savings, risks, and performance improvement opportunities.
Maintain effective internal controls and support internal and external audits.
Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting, and compliance with company accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $86,850 to $115,797 annually.
Participation in the annual incentive plan.
401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Paid bonding leave.
15 days of paid vacation.
40 hours of paid sick leave.
10 paid holidays.