Lead Plant Accountant – Manufacturing Finance Leader

SolomonEdwards; Scottdale (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is hiring a Lead Plant Accountant to support our manufacturing facility south of Pittsburgh. You will lead the monthly close, prepare reconciliations, and manage fixed assets for the plant, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting.

The role partners with plant leadership and corporate accounting, participates in inventories, supports annual budget and forecasts, and coordinates with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for the plant facility, including preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage fixed asset accounting for all asset activity at the plant site, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory ratios, and production variances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports to provide management with insights into performance.
• Assist with the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Participate in physical inventories and coordinate results with external auditors.
• Coordinate accounting functions with the corporate accounting group.
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Attention to detail

Plant operations liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

SolomonEdwards is hiring a Lead Plant Accountant to support our manufacturing facility south of Pittsburgh. You will lead the monthly close, prepare reconciliations, and manage fixed assets for the plant, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting.

The role partners with plant leadership and corporate accounting, participates in inventories, supports annual budget and forecasts, and coordinates with external auditors.