Plant Accountant

Hendrickson • Somerset, KY

5d

About The Position

The Plant Accountant proactively maintains accounting functions at plant locations, including day-to-day inventory management and costing activities. The role works closely with the plant manager to increase financial visibility at the plant level. It provides financial support for capital projects, manufacturing cost reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, audits, and inventory management.

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 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 accurate reporting.
• 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 and record recurring location expenses, including depreciation, taxes, and insurance.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and used at the plant; identify weaknesses and help local management implement corrective actions.
• Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and the annual plan.
• Participate in plant staff and monthly management review meetings.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level