Senior Plant Accountant: Ownership, ERP & Process Improvement

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Unknown company in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting function, oversee end-to-end general ledger activities, and support close, reporting, fixed assets, budgeting, and forecasting during a period of transformation after a recent acquisition and a new facility move.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong general ledger ownership and month-end close experience
• Experience with accrual-basis accounting and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and general ledger functions from end to end
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, financial ratios, and trailing twelve-month reporting
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting
• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including payment-run approvals, credit applications, and variance reviews
• Serve as backup for accounts receivable, including reviewing past-due accounts and customer credit applications
• Manage CAPEX accounting and fixed asset records
• Review investment requests and analyze ROI, payback periods, and actual project costs
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting
• Prepare operational reports related to plant activity and absorption performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, use, and excise tax filings
• Prepare account reconciliations, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for the year-end audit
• Support reporting enhancements, ERP initiatives, process improvements, and ad hoc finance projects

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

M2M software

SSRS

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Unknown company in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting function, oversee end-to-end general ledger activities, and support close, reporting, fixed assets, budgeting, and forecasting during a period of transformation after a recent acquisition and a new facility move.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills.