Plant Accountant: Costing & Forecasting

Hendrickson; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Indiana is seeking an accounting analyst to oversee plant-level financials, cost accounting, and inventory management. You will partner with the plant manager to improve financial visibility and support capital projects from approval to installation.

The role emphasizes accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs, variance analysis, and monthly reporting. You will contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and strengthen internal controls while assisting in monthly close

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent required; CMA/CPA a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing costing and standard cost systems preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and data interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with A/P, payroll, and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation.
• Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs.
• Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance.
• Assist local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
• Assist division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process.
• Record recurring expenses (depreciation, taxes, insurance) for the location.
• Assist in internal/external audits and maintain internal controls at plant level.
• Participate in monthly forecasts and annual planning with local management.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and maintain Fixed Asset System.
• Analyze inventory variances and support inventory control processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

General accounting

MS Office

MRP systems

QAD experience

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CMA/CPA

MBA

Tools

MS Office

MRP

Ledger

QAD

Job description

Hendrickson in Indiana is seeking an accounting analyst to oversee plant-level financials, cost accounting, and inventory management. You will partner with the plant manager to improve financial visibility and support capital projects from approval to installation.

The role emphasizes accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs, variance analysis, and monthly reporting. You will contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and strengthen internal controls while assisting in monthly close