Plant Accountant

ODL, Inc•Grove City, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees plant-level accounting activities, including full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments and collections, and compliance with accounting policies. The position plays a critical role in supporting plant operations, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and the financial close process, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost accuracy and operational insight. This role also serves as a primary accounting resource at the plant, providing hands-on execution and ownership of transactional accounting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, or related field
2-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or plant-based environment
Broad knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls
Proficiency with Oracle or similar ERP systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Comfort operating with a high level of ownership and accountability for both transactional and analytical plant-level financial activities
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a small team or solo accounting environment
Hands-on AP/AR and month-end close experience

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA certification

Responsibilities

Prepare and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial close.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain financial accuracy.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and plant-specific accounting policies.
Support reporting enhancements, including financial reporting, analysis and reporting within ERP systems.
Maintain accurate production and cost data for operational decision-making and reporting.
Support the maintenance of standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead rates.
Review and value inventory, ensuring accuracy of BOMs, routings, and cost elements.
Analyze and explain variances for material, WIP, and absorption, partnering with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
Support plant-level budget tracking and cost monitoring budgeting and forecasting for materials, labor, and overhead costs at the plant level.
Analyze operational metrics, including scrap, purchase price variances, and zero-cost or duplicate inventory items.
Support new product costing and business case analysis as needed.
Serve as the primary accounting contact at the plant for all financial activities.
Perform end-to-end Accounts Payable activities, including invoice coding, entry, payment processing, and vendor support.
Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice generation, collections, credit application, and aging management.
Monitor and support plant-level cash flow objectives, including DPO and DSO performance.
Provide guidance to plant staff on AP/AR and other accounting processes as needed.
Assist with audits, providing documentation and support for internal and external requests.
Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.