Plant Accountant

CFS; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plant Accountant position in the United States oversees accounting activities for the plant, supporting monthly close, P&L, variance analyses, and KPI reporting. Reports to the Manufacturing Finance Manager and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate cost and financial data.

The role emphasizes detailed analysis, ERP familiarity (Oracle), and continuous learning within a manufacturing finance environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work output.
• Excellent communication skills and desire to learn and progress in financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP solutions such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of plant expenses by reviewing vendor invoices and monthly reconciliations.
• Analyze direct and overhead expenses monthly against budget, forecast, prior month and prior year.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in receiving, month-end counts, adjustments, usage, and costing.
• Maintain daily KPI report for Plant Metrics/P&L.
• Perform monthly close, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist in quarterly budget preparation and new standard cost setting.
• Capitalize fixed assets and manage related documentation.
• Oversee PO process and provide ad-hoc support to management as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Financial accounting knowledge

Education

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Plant Accountant provides accounting services for the plant. Responsible for various daily, weekly, and monthly functions within the organization. These responsibilities include analyzing trends, monthly close support, profit and loss statement preparation, variance reporting/analysis, and providing quantitative and qualitative data. Reports to Manufacturing Finance Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of plant expenses by reviewing vendor invoices and performing monthly reconciliations.
• Analysis of direct and overhead expenses throughout the month in comparison vs budget, forecast, prior month, and prior year.
• Inventory: maintain accuracy in receiving, month-end count, inventory adjustments, usage, and costing.
• Maintain daily KPI report for Plant Metrics/P&L
• Perform monthly accounting close, related journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist Manufacturing Finance Manager in quarterly budget preparation and new standard cost setting.
• Capitalization of Fixed Assets including all related documentation
• PO process
• Provide ad-hoc support to management as required.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel as required.

Education/Experience

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Relevant experience (1-2 years) in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail, takes pride in work output
• Excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn and progress in a financial management environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; especially Excel Spreadsheets
• Experience with ERP solutions such as Oracle