Plant Accountant

Hendrickson•Lebanon, IN

11h

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 increase financial visibility at the plant level. The position provides financial support for capital development projects from approval through installation; accurately records manufacturing and overhead costs; analyzes variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures; and produces regular reports on manufacturing results and performance. It also supports cost reduction efforts, monthly close activities, audits, forecasting, annual planning, internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset records, and inventory control.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.
Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret data.
Familiarity with general accounting, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
Solid PC and mainframe software skills, including MS Office, MRP, Ledger, and Query.
Manufacturing cost experience (2–3 years) is preferred.
Cost analysis in a manufacturing or machining environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with standard cost systems is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

CMA or CPA certificate.
MBA degree.
QAD experience.
2–3 years of experience in standard cost rate development.
2–3 years of experience in cost quote development.

Responsibilities

Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation.
Accurately record manufacturing and overhead costs.
Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures to ensure results are accurately reported.
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance.
Assist local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
Assist division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process and record recurring location expenses such as depreciation, taxes, and insurance.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Ensure adequate internal controls exist and are used at the plant; identify weaknesses and assist local management with corrective action.
Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and the annual plan.
Participate in plant staff meetings and monthly management review meetings as a member of the plant manager’s staff.
Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
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.