Plant Accountant

Bolder Industries • Terre Haute, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities for a manufacturing facility, including revenue accounting, expense tracking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, inventory and cost accounting support, fixed assets, and month-end close. This role reports directly to the Controller and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely close execution, strong internal controls, and useful financial analysis for operational decision-making. The role will be on-site at our manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Experience with revenue accounting, AR, AP, inventory, cost accounting support, and month-end close.
• ERP system experience required including QuickBooks Enterprise, Bill.com, and Expensify or similar.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, inventory accounting, and standard costing concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data analysis, and financial schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance plant personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly sales transactions.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Initiate and reconcile customer invoices and shipping documentation.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, credit memo issues, and revenue variances.
• Analyze sales trends and provide reporting to plant and corporate management.
• Prepare and review customer invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper support.
• Monitor customer accounts, aging reports, deductions, disputes, and collection status.
• Collaborate with sales to resolve billing and collection discrepancies.
• Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Assist with bad debt reserve analysis and customer credit support, as requested.
• Review and process vendor invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure expenses are recorded to the correct cost center, department, account, and project.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve pricing, quantity, or receipt discrepancies.
• Support timely payment processing and maintain AP records in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Support the monthly financial close process and ensure assigned tasks are completed by deadlines.
• Review expenses for completeness, accuracy, and proper cut-off.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, variance explanations, and management schedules.
• Support quarterly and annual audit requests.
• Support the year end audit.
• Reconcile inventory transactions between operational systems and financial statements.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze inventory adjustments, production variances, scrap, rework, and cost variances.
• Track capital expenditures and construction-in-progress activity.
• Review project spending and support proper capitalization of assets.
• Assist with periodic fixed asset reviews and physical asset verification.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial transactions, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approval matrices, and internal control requirements.
• Support ISO and ISCC +
• Support internal and external audit requests, including schedules, explanations, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and close efficiency.
• Maintain a strong control environment over revenue, expenses, AR, AP, inventory, and fixed assets.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Training and development programs
• Employee Recognition: Real-time appreciation with personalized rewards
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid sick leave
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
• Security: Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to employee
• Retirement: 401(k) participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level