$95,000 - $110,000 + Bonus Are you looking for an opportunity to step into a highly visible accounting role within a successful manufacturing organization? Our client is seeking an Operations Accountant to support plant leadership, drive financial performance, and help identify opportunities for operational improvement across the business.
Operations Accountant (Hybrid)
Are you looking for an opportunity to step into a highly visible accounting role within a successful manufacturing organization? Our client is seeking an Operations Accountant to support plant leadership, drive financial performance, and help identify opportunities for operational improvement across the business.
Why Join?
- Join a company known for hiring and developing top talent
- Clear path for internal growth and advancement
- Strong bonus program and generous benefits package
- High level of autonomy to drive change and implement improvements
- Opportunity to partner directly with plant and operational leadership
- Well-established manufacturing organization with a strong track record of success
- Visible role with meaningful impact on business performance
- Collaborative culture that values initiative and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Lead inventory accounting and maintain accurate inventory controls and reconciliations
- Oversee and audit physical inventory processes
- Manage fixed asset accounting and plant asset controls
- Perform inventory analysis and identify operational improvement opportunities
- Support cost reduction initiatives and material usage analysis
- Develop and administer plant budgets and forecasts
- Analyze financial statements and present recommendations to management
- Provide plant leadership with financial and operational reporting
- Support accounts payable, inventory control, and general accounting functions
- Monitor financial performance and assist in strategic decision-making
- Participate as a key member of the plant leadership team
- Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements are met
- Support payroll-related issue resolution and reporting requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- Strong understanding of financial statements and operational reporting
- Experience working closely with operations and plant leadership
- Strong Excel and ERP system experience
- Ability to identify process improvements and drive results
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and inventory controls
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations
- Comfortable partnering with plant managers and operational leaders
- Self-starter who enjoys identifying opportunities and implementing change
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
This is an excellent opportunity for an Operations Accountant, Cost Accountant, Plant Accountant, or Senior Accountant looking to take on a highly visible role within a growing manufacturing organization while enjoying strong compensation, bonus potential, and long-term career growth.