Confidential Employer - Plant Accountant

UpSourced HR•Calgary, AB

48d

About The Position

The Plant Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities at the manufacturing plant producing prefabricated engineered wood products. This role serves as the primary financial partner to plant operations, ensuring accurate cost accounting, financial reporting, and analysis to support operational decision-making. In addition to plant-level financial oversight, this role is responsible for managing core transactional processes including billing, collections, and accounts payable, ensuring strong cash flow management and vendor/customer relationships. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Plant Accountant will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, driving cost visibility, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
Strong experience in cost accounting, project costing, and full-cycle accounting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and processes
Experience managing billing, collections, and payables in a plant or operational setting
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on approach in a plant environment
Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Acumatica ERP is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

Manage the month-end close process for the plant, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Prepare and analyze plant-level financial statements and variance reports
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
Maintain and improve standard costing systems for engineered wood products
Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights
Monitor production costs, yields, and waste to support operational efficiency
Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and recommend improvements
Set-up, track and report on manufacturing projects
Work with the Plant General Manager to track and understand variances vs. budget
Oversee customer billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoices
Monitor accounts receivable aging and actively manage collections to optimize cash flow
Work closely with sales and customers to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes
Establish and maintain effective credit and collection policies
Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs
Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors while optimizing working capital
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies efficiently
Enforce internal controls and approval workflows related to disbursements
Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts and physical inventory processes
Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and reconciliation to the general ledger
Maintain strong internal controls over plant financial processes
Act as a key finance partner to plant leadership
Translate financial data into operational insights
Support continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives
Process and administer plant payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for hourly and salaried employees
Maintain payroll records, including timekeeping, deductions, and benefits
Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, tax requirements, and company policies
Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end accruals related to wages and benefits