Plant Accountant

Plant Accountant – Corsicana, TX – Onsite

The Plant Accountant provides financial, cost-accounting and analytical support for a chemical manufacturing plant in Corsicana, TX. This position reports to the Plant Controller and works closely with plant leadership to provide accurate financial reporting, control manufacturing costs and support operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Track and analyze manufacturing costs and spending.

Perform variance analysis, forecasting and financial reporting.

Support standard costing, product costing, COGS forecasting and PPV analysis.

Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations and cost accuracy.

Investigate production and purchase-price variances.

Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and audits.

Calculate labor and overhead rates.

Support GAAP, SOX and internal-control requirements.

Provide financial information and cost-improvement insights to plant leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

5+ years of cost-accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience with standard costing, inventory, PPV, manufacturing variances and COGS.

Experience with month-end close, budgeting and forecasting.

SAP experience strongly preferred, particularly GL, Costing, Procurement and Inventory.

Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

CPA or CMA preferred, but not required.

Must be able to work onsite in Corsicana, TX.

Occasional overtime may be required for month-end close, budgets or special projects.

Minimal travel, less than 5%.

5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, standard costing, PPV and variance analysis

SAP experience strongly preferred

Must be able to work onsite in Corsicana, TX

Able to work occasional overtime and travel less than 5%

CPA or CMA preferred, NOT required