Plant Cost Accountant: Drive Manufacturing Performance

Elevate Textiles; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles seeks a Plant Accountant for its Raeford manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations to provide accounting support, cost analysis, and financial reporting, linking financial performance with manufacturing operations. On-site work five days a week with travel to other facilities as needed.

You will analyze production metrics, assist with month-end close, and support purchasing and capital projects to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner with operations and finance personnel.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to investigate business issues and explain financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing performance including labor, waste, production efficiency, inventory, machine utilization and other metrics.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and support monthly/quarterly/annual close activities.
• Partner with Plant Controller and operations leadership to understand performance and drive improvements.
• Support inventory accounting by analyzing inventories and related costs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial support for purchasing, capital projects and other plant accounting activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elevate Textiles seeks a Plant Accountant for its Raeford manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations to provide accounting support, cost analysis, and financial reporting, linking financial performance with manufacturing operations. On-site work five days a week with travel to other facilities as needed.

You will analyze production metrics, assist with month-end close, and support purchasing and capital projects to drive continuous improvement.