Plant Accountant

Standex • Wakefield, MA

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About The Position

The Plant Accountant is the standalone finance function for Innovent in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and owns the plant’s financial activities. The role handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidation of data from Innovent Germany for divisional reporting. It also supports the business’s Business Performance Plan (BPP), oversees monthly financial statement preparation, and ensures compliance with legal and company policies and requirements.

The position also provides administrative and communication support for local site activities and corporate initiatives, connecting the local team with the broader Standex/Engraving Group. It helps communicate corporate updates, supports information sharing and employee activities, and encourages engagement and collaboration at the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge and technical acumen in finance, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general office software and equipment.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret business and financial data to support decisions and improve performance.
• Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to reach collaborative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a variety of ERP systems and report-writing tools.
• Previous use of Epicor and OneStream.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, customer invoicing, collections, payment processing, and order entry.
• Complete the month-end close by the third working day of each month, ensuring accurate general ledger balances, check payments, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; analyze sales and financial performance; and explain budget variances to management and program managers.
• Prepare and upload quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.
• Track capital expenditures and R&D expenses, and ensure accurate inventory counts, adjustments, and reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and financial records; support audits, risk management, customer account applications, and required insurance reporting.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries, research discrepancies, and resolve billing, payment, and account-related concerns.
• Consolidate data from Innovent Germany for divisional reporting and support the business’s Business Performance Plan.
• Provide administrative and communication support for local site activities and corporate initiatives.
• Communicate corporate updates, facilitate information sharing between local and corporate teams, and assist management with site communications and employee activities.
• Encourage employee participation and support initiatives that promote collaboration, communication, and a positive workplace culture.
• Perform other duties in support of accounting and finance functions as needed.

What This Job Offers

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