Plant Accountant

Aston Carter•Versailles, KY

7d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Accountant supports the financial operations of a manufacturing facility through accurate reporting, cost analysis, and budgeting support. The role partners with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support cost savings, operational improvements, and plant performance. It offers ownership of key financial processes and the opportunity to influence business decisions in a manufacturing environment. The position is based in an office within a manufacturing facility in Versailles, Kentucky, with close exposure to plant operations. The accountant works with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Corporate Finance. The environment is described as fast-paced and performance-driven, with a focus on standard costing, inventory management, budgeting, KPIs, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent position. The annual pay range is $75,000 to $85,000. The position is fully onsite. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Experience in manufacturing accounting, including support for plant operations, costing, budgeting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Strong understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost absorption.
Proficiency in cost accounting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
Demonstrated ability in financial reporting, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and balance sheets.
Experience with cost analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills and the ability to perform robust financial analysis.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with plant leadership.
High attention to detail and ability to understand broader business impacts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly supporting plant operations, is strongly preferred.
Experience preparing and analyzing KPI reporting for operational and financial performance.
Comfort working directly with plant and operational leaders in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive mindset and ability to identify improvement opportunities beyond the numbers.
Ability to take ownership of close, reporting, reconciliation, and analytical processes.
Interest in developing deeper expertise in plant accounting and cost accounting.
Experience supporting audit activities and maintaining strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly close activities and ensure timely, accurate plant financial reporting.
Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, and cost absorption.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports to track plant performance and highlight trends.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and plant leadership on financial initiatives and business planning.
Support annual budgeting and standard-cost updates, including preparation, analysis, and review.
Identify, track, and analyze cost-reduction opportunities and recommend ways to improve profitability.
Serve as the local point of contact for accounts payable questions and issue resolution.
Provide financial analysis and modeling for operational improvements, capital projects, and special initiatives.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies and procedures.
Conduct variance analysis of actual results against budgets, forecasts, and standards, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Forecast financial results and contribute data-driven insights and recommendations to planning cycles.
Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and support physical inventory processes as required.