Senior Plant Accountant

Soni; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni seeks a Plant Accounting Manager to oversee the U.S. manufacturing facility's financial operations. You will manage the general ledger, lead close processes, and prepare reporting packages for corporate headquarters, ensuring GAAP and IFRS compliance.

The role collaborates with corporate finance and external auditors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP FI/CO experience within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP FI/CO and manufacturing/cost accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Lead month-end close processes and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for corporate headquarters.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, accounts receivable, and cash application.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS reporting requirements, and internal controls.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Soni’s client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Plant Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of its U.S. manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Chief Accountant at the company's global headquarters, this individual will manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and tax requirements, support IFRS reporting, and serve as the primary financial liaison between the U.S. operation and corporate finance. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing international organization.

Responsibilities of the Plant Accountant:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of accounting records
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial reporting packages for corporate headquarters
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, accounts receivable, and cash application
• Monitor customer collections and resolve payment discrepancies
• Manage intercompany accounting transactions and monthly reconciliations
• Support inventory valuation, manufacturing accounting, and cost accounting activities
• Analyze production costs, inventory, and operational performance to support business decisions
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Utilize SAP FI/CO to support accounting operations and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency

Requirements of the Plant Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience preferred
• SAP FI/CO experience preferred
• Experience supporting a multinational organization preferred
• Working knowledge of IFRS reporting preferred
• CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment