Plant Accountant

Job Title: Plant Accountant Job Description
The Plant Accountant supports the financial operations of a manufacturing facility by providing accurate reporting, insightful cost analysis, and robust budgeting support. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights that drive cost savings, operational improvements, and overall plant performance. The position offers high visibility, ownership of key financial processes, and the opportunity to influence business decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly close activities and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for the plant.
- Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, and cost absorption to support operational and financial decisions.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting to track plant performance and highlight key trends.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and plant leadership on financial initiatives and business planning.
- Support annual budgeting processes and updates to standard costs, including preparation, analysis, and review.
- Identify, track, and analyze cost-reduction opportunities and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
- Serve as the local point of contact for accounts payablerelated questions and issue resolution.
- Provide financial analysis and modeling to support operational improvements, capital projects, and special initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and established accounting policies and procedures.
- Conduct variance analysis on actual results versus budget, forecast, and standards, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Support audit-related activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
- Forecast financial results and contribute to planning cycles through data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and support physical inventory processes as required.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
- Experience in manufacturing accounting, including support of plant operations, costing, budgeting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost absorption.
- Proficiency in cost accounting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Demonstrated ability in financial reporting, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and balance sheets.
- Experience with cost analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to perform robust financial analysis.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner and collaborate across departments and with plant leadership.
- High level of attention to detail combined with the ability to understand broader business impacts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly supporting plant operations, is strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing and analyzing KPI reporting for operational and financial performance.
- Comfort working directly with plant and operational leaders in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to look beyond the numbers to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to take ownership of close, reporting, reconciliation, and analytical processes.
- Interest in developing deeper expertise in plant accounting and cost accounting.
- Experience supporting audit activities and maintaining strong internal controls.
Work Environment
This role is based in an office environment within a manufacturing facility, providing close, hands-on exposure to plant operations and financial processes. The Plant Accountant works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Corporate Finance, offering significant cross-functional interaction and visibility to plant leadership. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, with a strong focus on standard costing, inventory management, budgeting, KPIs, and continuous improvement. The position offers opportunities for career growth, ownership of key financial processes, and the ability to directly influence cost savings and operational enhancements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Versailles, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Health insurance
Retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Flexible working arrangements, depending on the position
Training and professional development
Mentoring and career advancement opportunities
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)/retirement plan
Paid time off
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Versailles, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Versailles,KY.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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