Plant Cost Accountant - Manufacturing & Budgeting

MNP Corporation; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP Corporation seeks a Plant Accountant to perform daily accounting and reporting for manufacturing plants. The role reports to the Manufacturing Controller and supports cost analysis, inventory oversight, and month-end close across the portfolio.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing, solid GAAP knowledge, cost accounting, budgeting experience, and proficiency with ERP systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience with GAAP, financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting & budgeting.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to production cost, inventory, spending, and other metrics.
• Analyze production cost, inventory and labor variances throughout the month.
• Conduct month-end closing by calculating accruals, booking journal entries, reclasses and other adjustments.
• Review inventory balances and inventory monitoring programs.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

ERP systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Knowledge of automotive OEMs

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MNP Corporation seeks a Plant Accountant to perform daily accounting and reporting for manufacturing plants. The role reports to the Manufacturing Controller and supports cost analysis, inventory oversight, and month-end close across the portfolio.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing, solid GAAP knowledge, cost accounting, budgeting experience, and proficiency with ERP systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive accuracy and integrity.