Cement Plant Accountant

50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks a Plant Accountant to drive financial and operational performance at its Leeds cement facility in Alabama. The role covers plant accounting, cost analysis, inventory, budgeting and forecasting while partnering with plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in accounting/finance in a manufacturing environment, with ERP (SAP) proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, internal controls and financial reporting.
• ERP experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Plant Management, Operations and Corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and P&L review.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances across raw materials, fuel, power, maintenance, labor and overhead.
• Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, physical inventories and adjustments.
• Support fixed assets and CAPEX accounting, including project spending and asset verifications.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, comparing actuals to plan.
• Collaborate with Plant Management to identify cost savings and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits; ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Line of Business

Line of Business: Cement & White Pay Range: $86,850.00 – $115,796.66

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of our cement manufacturing facility in Leeds, Alabama. This on-site position is responsible for plant accounting, cost analysis, inventory, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering closely with plant operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and P&L review.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances, including raw materials, fuel, power, maintenance, labor and overhead.
• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliation, physical inventories, valuation and adjustments.
• Support fixed asset and CAPEX accounting, including project spending, capitalization, additions, disposals, and verifications.
• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze actual results against plan.
• Partner with Plant Management and Operations to identify cost savings, risks and performance improvement opportunities.
• Maintain effective internal controls and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting, compliance with company accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; experience in manufacturing, cement, aggregates, mining or another industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP platform. SAP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with Plant Management, Operations, and Corporate Teams.

Work Environment

Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced cement plant environment, including periodically entering production and operating areas while following all applicable safety requirements. Frequent interaction with plant leadership, operations teams, and corporate finance partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Strong inventory and cost controls.
• Clear analysis of plant financial performance.
• Effective partnership between Finance and Operations.
• Continuous improvement in plant costs and financial processes.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, $86,850 to $115,797 annually and participation in our annual incentive plan. 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Company Culture

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.

Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.