Senior Plant Accountant: Cost, Close & Controls

INSPYR Solutions; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support comprehensive accounting functions for a multi-plant manufacturing division. This role will contribute to monthly close, financial reporting, and operational analysis while partnering with plant operations, finance leadership, and auditors.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with strong Excel skills and experience in SAP/BPC preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5–10 years public accounting or 4–11 years industry experience.
• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or standard costing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, analysis, reporting).
• Experience with SAP and/or BPC preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to management and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance reviews.
• Support lease accounting and technical accounting applications.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for management.
• Partner with plant operations to analyze variances and support performance improvements.
• Generate cost reports and operational analysis for Accounting Managers and Plant Leadership.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and analysis.
• Support standard cost updates, BOM reviews, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Assist with capital projects, budgeting, and AFE tracking.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and documentation.
• Drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Communication skills

Multi-deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/CMA or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

BPC

Job description

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support comprehensive accounting functions for a multi-plant manufacturing division. This role will contribute to monthly close, financial reporting, and operational analysis while partnering with plant operations, finance leadership, and auditors.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with strong Excel skills and experience in SAP/BPC preferred.