Senior Plant Accountant

PMG Holding LLC; Madison (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavement Maintenance Group, a hands-on manufacturing employer, seeks a Senior Plant Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle and partner with operations. This role offers broad exposure to cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting, with direct impact on plant performance.

The ideal candidate has several years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Several years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, inventory, cost accounting, or plant/operational environments.
• Strong accounting foundation with ability to learn, take ownership and grow into a broader plant-focused role.
• Excellent Excel skills and comfort with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close and reporting to reflect plant performance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations.
• Support inventory tracking, cycle counts, and cost accuracy.
• Maintain fixed assets and financial records.
• Assist with pricing, margin analysis, and operational decision-making.
• Partner with operations and sales to improve financial visibility.
• Support audits, compliance, and process improvements.
• Review timecards and coordinate with payroll on regional submissions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, controls and efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an accounting professional looking to build or deepen your experience in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment? Pavement Maintenance Group is seeking a Senior Plant Accountant who enjoys working across a wide range of accounting and operational activities-from financial reporting and cost accounting to inventory and day-to-day plant support.

This role is well-suited for someone with several years of progressive accounting experience who is looking to expand their skillset and take on a broader scope, while also being a strong fit for experienced professionals who prefer a well-rounded, plant-focused role with meaningful day-to-day impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with operations leadership and be involved in the full accounting cycle, contributing to both financial accuracy and operational decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Managing monthly financial close and reporting to accurately reflect plant performance
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations
• Supporting inventory tracking, cycle counts, and cost accuracy
• Maintaining fixed assets and financial records
• Assisting with pricing, margin analysis, and operational decision-making
• Partnering with operations and sales teams to improve financial visibility
• Supporting audits, compliance, and process improvements
• Reviewing timecards and coordinating with payroll on regional submissions
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and efficiency

This role offers exposure to cost accounting, bookkeeping, operational finance, and analysis, making it a strong growth position for someone looking to broaden their skillset.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience
• Several years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, inventory, cost accounting, or plant/operational environments
• A strong accounting foundation with the ability to learn, take ownership, and grow into a broad plant-focused role
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and ERP systems
• A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Someone who thrives in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment

Why Join PMG?

• Broad exposure: Gain experience across accounting, cost accounting, and operations
• Evolving role: Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities, projects, and cross‑functional initiatives as you grow
• Team environment: Work closely with a tight‑knit, collaborative plant team
• Impact: Your work directly influences operational and financial decisions