Senior Accountant - Plant Accounting

DeWinter Group; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Senior Accountant - Plant Accounting to ensure accuracy, timeliness and integrity of financial results for manufacturing plant operations. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, this role bridges plant operations and corporate accounting, overseeing plant journal entries, accruals, and cost/inventory accounting while supporting the month-end close.

You will partner with plant staff, guide staff accountants, drive process automation, and assist with external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on manufacturing and plant accounting exposure.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, inventory processes, US GAAP, and month-end close procedures.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, variance analysis, and balance sheet/P&L review skills.
• Clear communication skills with a proven ability to partner across site operations and corporate accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant journal entries, accruals, P&L/balance sheet variance analysis, and cost/inventory accounting while actively supporting the month-end close.
• Partner with plant staff to drive process improvements and automation in costing and inventory.
• Guide staff accountants and assist with external audit deliverables.
• Bridge plant operations with corporate accounting to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Skills

Plant accounting

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant - Plant Accounting
Hybrid, South West of Boston

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with hands‑on manufacturing and plant accounting exposure.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, inventory processes, U.S. GAAP, and standard month-end close procedures.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, variance analysis, and balance sheet/P&L review skills.
• Clear communication skills with a proven ability to partner across site operations and corporate accounting teams.

Preferred

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing plant environments.
• Prior mentoring/coaching experience with staff accountants or junior team members.
• Background working across multiple companies or plant setups to bring external best practices and process improvements.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant - Plant Accounting plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial results for manufacturing plant operations. Reporting directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager, this position acts as a vital bridge between plant-level operations and corporate accounting.
In this role, you will oversee plant journal entries, accruals, P&L/balance sheet variance analysis, and cost/inventory accounting while actively supporting the month-end close. Additionally, you will partner with plant staff, guide staff accountants, drive process automation, and assist with external audit deliverables
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DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.