Manufacturing Accountant

Ferretti Search

Hammond (LA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Industry Growth

Hands-On Role

Team Environment

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Hammond, LA is seeking a Staff Accountant. This role involves hands-on accounting operations, including cost tracking and general ledger management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. Join a stable environment with opportunities for process improvement and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of standard cost systems and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

Track and analyze production costs, material variances, and inventory transactions.
Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Prepare financial reports and provide insights on variances and trends.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Tech-Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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This range is provided by Ferretti Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing manufacturing company to locate their next Staff Accountant.

Location: Hammond, LA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

What’s in it for you?

Industry Growth: Join a stable and expanding manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality.
Hands-On Role: Be directly involved in day-to-day accounting operations and cost tracking—this is not a back-office job.
Team Environment: Work alongside seasoned professionals who value accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What will your day look like?

Cost Accounting: Track and analyze production costs, material variances, and inventory transactions.
General Ledger Management: Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial reports and provide insights on variances, trends, and key performance indicators.
Process Improvement: Support initiatives to streamline accounting processes and improve cost visibility.
Collaboration: Work closely with operations, purchasing, and plant personnel to ensure accurate costing and reporting.

Who are you?

Experienced Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Cost Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of standard cost systems, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Detail-Oriented: You’re accurate, organized, and proactive about solving discrepancies before they become problems.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working with ERP systems and Excel to analyze and report data.
Team Player: Able to communicate clearly with both financial and operational teams.

Application & Contact Information

If this role isn't the right fit – no problem! We're always working on new roles in finance and manufacturing. Contact Chris Machon at cmachon@ferrettisearch.com to learn more.

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