Senior Plant Finance Analyst: Costing & Inventory

Confidential Recruiting Partners; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support plant accounting and financial operations, partnering with plant leadership and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and reliable cost/inventory accounting. The role also serves as backup to the Finance Manager when needed.

Onsite in Indiana, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Local candidates only; no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience (QAD, MFG/Pro, or comparable manufacturing ERP).
• Proficiency in Excel and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform plant accounting duties as assigned.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Assist with monthly forecasts and annual budgeting processes.
• Track capital project spending and capitalization activities.
• Generate data for internal and external reporting.
• Maintain financial controls including SOX-related activities.
• Coordinate physical inventory and reconcile to GL.
• Provide accounting guidance across plant operations.
• Support standard cost processes for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Conduct cost studies and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with materials and inventory teams on valuation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Manufacturing accounting

Excel

General ledger accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QAD

MFG/Pro

Job description

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support plant accounting and financial operations, partnering with plant leadership and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and reliable cost/inventory accounting. The role also serves as backup to the Finance Manager when needed.

Onsite in Indiana, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Local candidates only; no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.