Senior Plant Accountant — Manufacturing Close & Analysis

INSPYR Solutions; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting for a multi-plant manufacturing division. You will manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with plant operations and auditors.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, cost accounting, and SOX compliance in a fast-paced environment. CPA or CMA is preferred; SAP/BPC experience is a plus, with on-site collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5 to 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 (E&O, LCM), 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 preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Industry accounting experience

Financial statements

Close processes

Excel

Inventory/cost accounting

Journal entries

SOX controls

Audit support

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA / CMA / Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting for a multi-plant manufacturing division. You will manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with plant operations and auditors.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, cost accounting, and SOX compliance in a fast-paced environment. CPA or CMA is preferred; SAP/BPC experience is a plus, with on-site collaboration in a manufacturing setting.