Plant Accountant

Guardian Protection Products; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tremco CPG Inc. is seeking a Plant Accountant at the Corsicana, TX facility to provide comprehensive financial and cost accounting support. The role partners with the Plant Controller to deliver accurate financial reporting, forecast COGS, and support cost reduction initiatives on site.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting, and collaborating with engineering and operations to drive efficiency while maintaining SOX and GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in commercial construction and 3 years in project management.
• 4–7 years of relevant financial experience; CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and review manufacturing spending; propose adjustments.
• Perform variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• COGS forecasting including standard cost, PPV, and variances.
• Prepare plant reports and explain variances.
• Month-End Close and journal entries.
• Support audits and ensure GAAP/SOX compliance.
• Labor and overhead rate calculations; cost improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP (GL/Costing/Procurement/Inventory)

Excel

Job description

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:

• 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
• continuing education

You can find more information about the company and plant at our website: TCMC | Tremco CPG Inc.

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.