Senior Cost Accounting & ERP Consultant

Plante Moran; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a motivated accounting and business systems professional to support ERP implementation and business transformation projects for manufacturing clients in Columbus, OH. You will develop into a trusted client advisor and project leader, supporting configuration, testing, data validation, and process design.

You will collaborate with accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams, assist with month-end processes, and contribute to training materials and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• ERP experience required, Plex preferred.
• 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation.
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing costing knowledge required.
• Knowledge and understanding of chart of accounts design and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions.
• Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items.
• Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting.
• Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams.
• Learn how to facilitate discussions and present recommendations to clients.

Skills

ERP experience

Manufacturing costing

Chart of accounts design

Financial reporting understanding

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

We are seeking a motivated accounting and business systems professional to support ERP implementation and business transformation projects for manufacturing clients. This position is designed for an individual with strong financial and operational knowledge who wants to develop into a trusted client advisor and project leader.

Your role.

Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

Client Support

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project status sessions.
• Document business requirements, decisions, risks, and action items.
• Assist in preparing project communications and status reporting.
• Build relationships with client accounting, operations, engineering, and management teams.
• Learn how to facilitate discussions and present recommendations to clients

ERP Implementation Support

• Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and process validation.
• Support conference room pilots and training activities.
• Help document current and future-state business processes.
• Participate in data conversion and validation activities.
• Assist with system security, reporting, and process design tasks

Accounting & Business Process Analysis

• Support chart of accounts development and financial reporting design.
• Assist with costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting requirements.
• Analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop process documentation and training materials.
• Participate in month-end, financial reporting, and operational workflow discussions.

Project Coordination

• Track project tasks and deadlines.
• Prepare meeting agendas and follow-up documentation.
• Support issue tracking and resolution activities.
• Coordinate activities among internal and client teams.
• Assist project managers with planning and execution activities.

The Qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• ERP experience required, preferably Plex
• 1 year of experience supporting ERP configuration, testing, or implementation
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing costing knowledge required
• Knowledge and understanding of chart of account design and ERP systems

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $90,000 - $117,000.

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.