Senior Plant Accountant
Gateway Search Associates· Staffing And Recruiting· Sep 30, 2026 · 27d ago
Florence I-70 Corridor KY/OH, Kentucky, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$88K–$115K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Our client, a premier manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage plant accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strict compliance with GAAP. This role collaborates closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, and accruals. Plant Accounting: Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, valuation, and production variances. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and production performance insights. Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. Support external audits and tax filings (including Property/Sales/Use tax). Asset Tracking: Maintain fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking. Process Improvement: Partner with plant management to drive financial process efficiencies and support ERP system enhancements. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strictly within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics). Strong background in cost accounting, inventory valuation, and U.S. GAAP. Benefits Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strictly within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems Strong background in cost accounting, inventory valuation, and U.S. GAAP.
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