Plant Accountant

Boler, Hendrickson, Anchor Harvey • Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The Plant Accountant proactively maintains accounting functions at plant locations, including day-to-day inventory management and costing. The role works closely with the plant manager to improve financial visibility at the plant level. It provides financial support for capital projects, monitors manufacturing costs and performance, supports planning and closing activities, and helps maintain effective internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret data required.
• Familiarity with general accounting, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger, required.
• Solid PC and mainframe software skills, including MS Office, MRP, Ledger, and Query, required.
• Two to three years of manufacturing cost experience preferred.
• Cost analysis experience in a manufacturing or machining environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with standard cost systems strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CMA or CPA certificate.
• MBA degree.
• QAD experience.
• Two to three years of experience in standard cost rate development.
• Two to three years of experience in cost quote development.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval through installation.
• Record manufacturing and overhead costs accurately.
• Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures to ensure accurate reporting.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports on manufacturing results and performance.
• Help local management identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
• Assist division accounting personnel with the monthly closing process.
• Record recurring location expenses, including depreciation, taxes, and insurance.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure adequate internal controls exist and are used at the plant; identify weaknesses and help local management implement corrective actions.
• Assist local management with monthly forecasts and the annual plan.
• Participate in plant staff and monthly management review meetings.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Maintain the location’s Fixed Asset System.
• Analyze inventory variances and transactions, and support the inventory control cycle-count program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level