Job Description
Job description
• PLANT ACCOUNTANT
• IMLAY, MICHIGAN REGION
• REQUIRES MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
• FLEXIBLE HYBRID POSITION (3 DAYS OFFICE-BASED / 2 DAYS HOME-BASED)!!!
• COMPETITIVE ANNUAL SALARY AND BONUS (BASED ON EXPERIENCE) + FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE - INCLUDING 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH
SUMMARY
Our client is looking to hire a Plant Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The candidate is expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. The candidate MUST have advanced Excel skills. The candidate also must be well-versed in various ERPs and be comfortable extracting data and analyzing and researching anomalies and recommend solutions for irregularities. To ensure success, the candidate should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization. Top candidates will have worked well with operations and sales teams, as well as the ability to work independently and with the finance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze ERP reports and investigate anomalies.
• Analyze costs and recommend cost savings.
• Record month-end journal entries.
• Analyze any changes in products in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Prepare freight in and outbound, warranty forecasts/budgets.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Lead physical inventory counts, wall to wall as well as cycle counts.
• Perform account reconciliations of inventory, warranty and reserves.
REQUIREMENTS
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Accounting / Finance field (in a manufacturing environment working directly with the plant).
• Well-acquainted with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
• Ability to analyze ERP data and processes with the ability to identify key variances.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• PLANT ACCOUNTANT
• IMLAY, MICHIGAN REGION
• REQUIRES MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
• FLEXIBLE HYBRID POSITION (3 DAYS OFFICE-BASED / 2 DAYS HOME-BASED)!!!
• COMPETITIVE ANNUAL SALARY AND BONUS (BASED ON EXPERIENCE) + FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE - INCLUDING 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH
SUMMARY
Our client is looking to hire a Plant Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The candidate is expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. The candidate MUST have advanced Excel skills. The candidate also must be well-versed in various ERPs and be comfortable extracting data and analyzing and researching anomalies and recommend solutions for irregularities. To ensure success, the candidate should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization. Top candidates will have worked well with operations and sales teams, as well as the ability to work independently and with the finance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze ERP reports and investigate anomalies.
• Analyze costs and recommend cost savings.
• Record month-end journal entries.
• Analyze any changes in products in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Prepare freight in and outbound, warranty forecasts/budgets.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Lead physical inventory counts, wall to wall as well as cycle counts.
• Perform account reconciliations of inventory, warranty and reserves.
REQUIREMENTS
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Accounting / Finance field (in a manufacturing environment working directly with the plant).
• Well-acquainted with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
• Ability to analyze ERP data and processes with the ability to identify key variances.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Plant Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Imlay City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
