Senior Accountant – Corporate & Manufacturing Plant

strategic HR, inc.; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Fortune 25 retailer in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Accountant to support manufacturing operations and plant financial reporting. Responsibilities include manufacturing cost accounting, inventory and WIP reconciliations, cost analysis, and month-end close, partnering with plant leadership.

The role also provides mentorship to one accounting team member. 3+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting required; strong ERP and Excel skills needed; on-site schedule, 6-month contract with no

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, COGS, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience with standard costing, job costing, or process costing.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Infor.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain cost variances and provide operational insights.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing or plant operations teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support manufacturing operations and plant financial reporting. This individual will be responsible for manufacturing cost accounting, inventory and WIP reconciliations, cost analysis, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership. The role will also provide oversight and mentorship to one accounting team member.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Cost variance analysis

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Infor

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 50 - USD 55 - hourly

Company Description

Contract Opportunity - Senior Accountant – Corporate & Manufacturing Plant – Cincinnati, OH

6-Month Contract Role (No conversion to permanent employment. Contract may be extended at the end of the assignment.)

Work with a Fortune 25 retailer headquartered in Cincinnati supporting large-scale manufacturing and finance operations.

Location: Downtown Cincinnati, OH
Schedule: 100% Onsite, Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $50-$55/hour

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA)

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support manufacturing operations and plant financial reporting. This individual will be responsible for manufacturing cost accounting, inventory and WIP reconciliations, cost analysis, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership. The role will also provide oversight and mentorship to one accounting team member.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, COGS, and cost allocation methodologies
• Experience with standard costing, job costing, or process costing
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Infor
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to explain cost variances and provide operational insights
• Experience partnering with manufacturing or plant operations teams preferred

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