Plant Accountant

Abronyx; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abronyx is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to partner with Plant leadership on accurate financial reporting and cost optimization. The role is onsite at the Corsicana facility, reporting to the Plant Controller, and involves cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Procurement.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of manufacturing accounting and strong SAP experience, with advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of GAAP and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SAP experience in General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Procurement, and Inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Track and review manufacturing expenditures and identify reclassifications or accruals.
• Identify spending anomalies and communicate findings to management.
• Perform financial and manufacturing analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare COGS forecasts, including standard costs and variances.
• Investigate and explain financial variances; prepare plant-level financial reports.
• Support month-end close, audits, and ensure data accuracy and SOX compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role partners closely with the Plant Controller and site leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, support operational decision-making, maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.

This position reports directly to the Plant Controller and is based onsite at the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Track and review manufacturing expenditures and identify required reclassification entries or accruals.
• Identify spending anomalies and communicate findings to management.
• Perform financial and manufacturing analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare Cost of Goods Sold forecasts, including standard costs, purchase price variances, and manufacturing variances.
• Investigate and explain financial variances.
• Prepare plant-level financial reports and provide clear variance explanations.
• Support quarterly and annual internal and external audit activities.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Manage inventory accuracy, reconciliations, and related financial impact analysis.
• Perform cost runs and validate product costing in partnership with Engineering and Operations.
• Analyze production variances and purchase price variances.
• Support ongoing improvements to plant cost-accounting processes.
• Strong SAP experience, particularly within:
  • General Ledger
  • Cost Accounting
  • Procurement
  • Inventory

Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Reconcile accrual, prepaid, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review trade and intercompany revenue and COGS for accuracy.
• Help ensure intercompany receivables and payables remain properly balanced.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and SOX controls.

Budgeting & Planning

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Calculate and maintain labor and overhead rates.
• Assist with financial projections and plant performance planning.

Business Partnership

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Support operational efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and other functions on financial matters.
• Respond to corporate data requests, including tax-related requests and government reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SAP experience, particularly within:
  • General Ledger
  • Cost Accounting
  • Procurement
  • Inventory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to identify financial errors, inconsistencies, and unusual trends and take appropriate action.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work additional hours during month-end close, budgeting cycles, and special projects when required.
• Ability to work in a plant business-office environment and regularly enter manufacturing areas.
• Minimal travel required, generally less than 5%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Chemical, industrial, or process manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong background in plant accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, or financial analysis.