Plant Accountant

Boler, Hendrickson, Anchor Harvey • Somerset, KY

5d

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 development projects, records manufacturing and overhead costs, analyzes operating results and variances, and supports reporting, planning, controls, inventory, fixed assets, and the monthly close.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and the 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 of 2–3 years is preferred.
• Cost analysis experience 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 through 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 on manufacturing results and performance.
• Assist local management in identifying and implementing 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 assist local management with corrective actions.
• Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and the annual plan.
• Participate in regular 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time