Plant Controller

Randstad USA; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Randstad USA is partnering with a Manufacturing Company in Elkmont, AL to hire a Plant Controller. This direct hire role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or business administration and 5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing.

The position oversees accounting activities, budgeting, cost reductions, and variance analysis, with emphasis on accurate forecasting and capital expenditure reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of practical experience, preferably in a manufacturing operation, with focus in cost accounting.
• Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Manufacturing experience based financial and operational knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate accounting activities including general receipts, scrap, labor distribution, inventories,accounts payable, fixed assets transactions and journal entries.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies includingsystem processing or plant policies and procedures.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results.
• Initiate and implement cost reduction recommendations.
• Explain variances and corrective action taken to eliminate unfavorable variances or maintain favorable variances.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests.
• Confirmi that the Formal four-quarter rolling forecast process is completed and submitted to corporate quarterly.
• Plan and develop the annual plant operating budgets based on current plant capabilities and desired cost, service and quality objectives.
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory including finished goods.
• Set product cost standards via annual cost.
• Personal and personnel development of direct reports.

Skills

Accounting

Inventory Control

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Manufacturing

Invoices

Excel

Excel Pivot Tables

General Ledger

Month-End Close

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Randstad is currently working with a Manufacturing Company that is hiring a Plant Controller at their facility in Elkmont, AL. This is a Direct Hire position with our client.

Work Schedule and Salary

• Shift: 1st Shift - 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
• Location: Elkmont, AL

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of practical experience, preferably in a manufacturing operation, with focus in cost accounting.
• Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Manufacturing experience based financial and operational knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and validate accounting activities including general receipts, scrap, labor distribution, inventories,accounts payable, fixed assets transactions and journal entries.
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies includingsystem processing or plant policies and procedures.
• Analyze monthly plant financial results.
• Initiate and implement cost reduction recommendations.
• Explain variances and corrective action taken to eliminate unfavorable variances or maintain favorable variances.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests.
• Confirmi that the Formal four-quarter rolling forecast process is completed and submitted to corporate quarterly.
• Plan and develop the annual plant operating budgets based on current plant capabilities and desired cost, service and quality objectives.
• Manage cycle count programs for all inventory including finished goods.
• Set product cost standards via annual cost.
• Personal and personnel development of direct reports.

Skills

• Accounting
• Inventory Control
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Manufacturing
• Invoices
• Excel
• Excel Pivot Tables
• General Ledger
• Month-End Close

Benefits & Compensation Details

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Application Deadline

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.