Plant Finance Analyst: Cost, GAAP, Budgeting (On-site)

The Judge Group; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Sr Finance Analyst / Accountant for its facility in northern Ohio. This on-site role requires a strong background in accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing setting.

The position supports GAAP-compliant reporting, cost analysis, and plant-level financial operations. You will partner with Plant Controller and leadership to analyze results, manage month-end close, and ensure accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or cost accounting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial statements.
• ERP systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results including variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support month-end close activities with journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Perform GL reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with standard cost updates, cost analysis, and inventory-related reporting.
• Support budgeting/forecast processes with analysis and schedules.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and materials costs to provide cost-driver insights.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and depreciation schedules as assigned.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

General ledger

Cost accounting

GAAP

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Sr Finance Analyst / Accountant for its facility in northern Ohio. This on-site role requires a strong background in accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing setting.

The position supports GAAP-compliant reporting, cost analysis, and plant-level financial operations. You will partner with Plant Controller and leadership to analyze results, manage month-end close, and ensure accurate financial statements.