Plant Accountant

Rust-Oleum; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Pension plan

Performance-based bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) is seeking a Plant Accountant at our Corsicana, TX facility. You will partner with the Plant Controller to deliver accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and GAAP-compliant controls in a manufacturing environment.

This role covers month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, inventory costing, and financial analysis, with opportunities to influence operational cost efficiency and work with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA/CMA preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction or manufacturing accounting is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and perform variance analysis with forecasting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close tasks.
• Support budgeting, planning, and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and auditors to ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

General Purpose of the Job

The Plant Accountant provides comprehensive financial, cost accounting, and analytical support for the Tremco CPG Mfg. Corp, Corsicana, TX chemical manufacturing plant. Partners with the Plant Controller and plant leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, support operational decision‑making, ensure compliance with policies, and drive cost efficiency. This position will report to the Plant Controller onsite at the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Track and review all manufacturing spending; propose reclassification entries or accruals as necessary and note anomalies for management.
• Perform financial and manufacturing analysis including variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide COGS forecasting including standard cost, PPV, and manufacturing variances.
• Investigate and explain financial variances.
• Prepare plant reports including explanations of variances.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors for quarterly and annual audits.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Manage inventory accuracy, reconciliations, and financial impact analysis.
• Perform cost runs and validate product costing working closely with Engineering.
• Analyze production and purchase price variances.

Month‑End Close

• Prepare journal entries including accruals and reclassifications.
• Reconcile accrual and prepaid accounts.
• Support audits.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with GAAP, Tremco CPG Policies and SOX internal controls.
• Review Trade and Intercompany Revenue and COGS to ensure accuracy and help ensure Intercompany receivables / payables are in balance.

Budgeting & Planning

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Calculate labor and overhead rates.

Business Partnership

• Provide financial insights to plant leadership.
• Support operational efficiency and cost improvement projects.
• Support Corporate requests for data including Government surveys and Tax requests.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Four to seven years of relevant experience.
• SAP Experience primarily in GL, Costing, Procurement and Inventory in a manufacturing environment.
• High level analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to recognize errors and/or inconsistencies and take action.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA or CMA preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced understanding of Excel.
• Work in Plant business office environment with regular visits out into the chemical plant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with all levels.
• High degree of flexibility, organizational and time‑management skills required to effectively handle multiple concurrent projects, a fluctuating workload and rapid changes in priorities.
• Ability to work overtime when required for closing activities, budget deadlines or special projects.
• Minimal travel is required (< 5%).

Travel Required

Minimal travel is required (< 5%).

Work Location

Corsicana office

Physical Demands

Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for applicants in this position depends on skills and experience. The company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) savings and trust & plan with company match, company pension plan, performance based bonus/commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.